Merzifon

Merzifon
Merzifon
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°52′30″N 35°27′48″E / 40.87500°N 35.46333°E / 40.87500; 35.46333
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAmasya
DistrictMerzifon
Government
  MayorAlp Kargı (CHP)
Elevation
750 m (2,460 ft)
Population
 (2021)
61,376
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
05300
Websitemerzifon.bel.tr

Merzifon is a town in Amasya Province in the central Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Merzifon District. Its population is 61,376 (2021). The mayor is Alp Kargı (CHP).

Modern Merzifon is a typical large but quiet Anatolian town with schools, hospitals, courts and other important infrastructure but few cultural amenities. There is a large airbase nearby.