Çankırı Province (Turkish: Çankırı ili) is a province of Turkey, which lies close to the capital, Ankara. The provincial capital is Çankırı. Its area is 7,542 km2,[2] and its population is 195,766 (2022).[1]
Çankırı Province Çankırı ili | |
|---|---|
 Ilgaz Mountains | |
 Location of the province within Turkey | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Seat | Çankırı |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mustafa Fırat Taşolar |
| Area | 7,542 km2 (2,912 sq mi) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 195,766 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0376 |
| Website | www |
Economy
The economy of Çankırı Province primarily runs on agriculture, with wheat, barley, beans, corn, vetch and potatoes being the most commonly cultivated and exported crops.[3]
Geography and climate
Around 60% of Çankırı Province's territory is mountainous, with three sets of mountain ranges along the northern province borders.[4] The southern part of the province is comparatively flat and bare, with a major plain located around the Kızılırmak district and smaller plains spread throughout the province.[4]
Çankırı Province's climate is heavily seasonal. Summers are typically hot, and winters are cold and snowy.[5][6]
18% of the land is forested, and 35% is cultivated. Wolves, foxes, squirrels and rabbits are among the most commonly spotted wild animals.[6]
Districts
Çankırı province is divided into 12 districts (capital district in bold):
See also
References
External links
- (in Turkish) Çankırı governor's official website
- (in Turkish) Çankırı local news website