Bartın Province

Bartın Province (Turkish: Bartın ili) is a small province in northern Turkey on the Black Sea, surrounding the city of Bartın. Its area is 2,330 km2, and its population is 203,351 (2022). It lies to the east of Zonguldak Province.

Bartın Province
Bartın ili
Province
Location of the province within Turkey
CountryTurkey
SeatBartın
Government
  GovernorNurtaç Arslan
Area
2,330 km2 (900 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
203,351
  Density87/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0378
Websitewww.bartin.gov.tr

The town of Bartın contains a number of very old wooden houses in a style no longer existent in other places.

Bartın province includes the ancient port town of Amasra (Amastris). This town stands on two small fortified islands and contains many interesting old buildings and restaurants.

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