Kavak, Samsun
Kavak | |
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District and municipality | |
Map showing Kavak District in Samsun Province | |
| Coordinates: 41°04′25″N 36°02′25″E / 41.07361°N 36.04028°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Samsun |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Şerif Ün (YRP) |
Area | 697 km2 (269 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 22,747 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (85/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0362 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | www |
Kavak is a municipality and district of Samsun Province, Turkey. Its area is 697 km2, and its population is 22,747 (2022). Kavak is located 51 km away from Samsun. It has 600 m height from the sea level. The mayor is Şerif Ün (YRP).
Kavak is located on the Samsun-Ankara highway, which brings it economical and social advantages. The most important source of income for Kavak is chicken farms. Yaşar Doğu - Olympic gold medalist sports wrestler was born in Kavak district.