Kalecik, Ankara
Kalecik | |
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District and municipality | |
Kalecik castle | |
Map showing Kalecik District in Ankara Province | |
| Coordinates: 40°05′50″N 33°24′30″E / 40.09722°N 33.40833°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Ankara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Satılmış KARAKOÇ (CHP) |
Area | 1,110 km2 (430 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 12,794 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 06870 |
| Area code | 0312 |
| Website | www |
Kalecik is a municipality and district of Ankara Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,110 km2, and its population is 12,794 (2022). Its elevation is 725 m (2,379 ft).
Kalecik stands on a plain with the eastern boundary formed by the River Kızılırmak while there are mountains to the south and the west. This agricultural district is known for its wine; other major crops include sugar beet and grains.
The popular grape variety Kalecik Karası grows successfully near the Kızılırmak and is used to make some of Turkey's best red wine.