Çankırı, District capital in Central Anatolia, Turkey.
The city extends across hillsides at 730 meters elevation, surrounded by steppes and mountains in the heart of Anatolia region.
Originally called Gangra, the settlement served as the capital of Paphlagonia before becoming part of the Roman province of Galatia under Deiotarus Philadelphus.
The Grand Mosque, constructed in 1522 under Suleiman the Magnificent, stands with its ancient madrasah that now functions as a cultural center.
The district maintains strong agricultural production of wheat, corn, and beans, while small industries operate in surrounding towns like Korgun and Kurşunlu.
Turkey's largest salt reserve cave sits 20 kilometers from the center, supplying natural salt throughout the country.
Location: Çankırı Province
Elevation above the sea: 730 m
Website: http://cankiri.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 40.60000,33.61667
Latest update: June 6, 2025 04:18
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