Kelkit | |
|---|---|
  Kelkit Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°07′43″N 39°26′18″E / 40.12861°N 39.43833°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Gümüşhane |
| District | Kelkit |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ünal Yilmaz (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,375 m (4,511 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 21,316 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 29600 |
| Area code | 0456 |
| Climate | Dsb |
| Website | www |
Kelkit (Kurdish: Kelkutê) is a town in Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Kelkit District.[2] Its population is 21,316 (2022).[1] The town lies at an elevation of 1,375 m (4,511 ft).[3]
The name "Kelkit" comes from the Kelkit River, a major tributary of the Yeşil River, which flows into the Black Sea. The residents of the town are predominantly either farmers or small business owners.
- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Kelkit, Turkey". Retrieved 29 March 2023.