Kastamonu Province

Kastamonu Province spans 13,473 square kilometers across northern Turkey, featuring a coastline of 135 kilometers along the Black Sea.

The territory became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1392 under Sultan Beyazid I and served as a vital supply route during the Turkish War of Independence.

The province maintains a collection of 812 documented regional dishes and continues the tradition of producing textile handicrafts through local artisans.

The province consists of 20 districts, with the capital city Kastamonu housing approximately 128,707 residents and using the vehicle registration code 37.

The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, employing 77.5 percent of the workforce, while also maintaining deposits of copper, mercury, and chromium.

Location: Turkey

Capital city: Kastamonu

Website: http://www.kastamonu.gov.tr

Part of: Kastamonu Subregion

Website: http://kastamonu.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 41.51944,33.68972

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35