Kelkit
Kelkit is a town in Gümüşhane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Kelkit District. Its population is 21,316 (2022). The town lies at an elevation of 1,375 m (4,511 ft).
Kelkit | |
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Municipality | |
Kelkit Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°07′43″N 39°26′18″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Gümüşhane |
| District | Kelkit |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aziz Nas (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,375 m (4,511 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 21,316 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 29600 |
| Area code | 0456 |
| Climate | Dsb |
| Website | www |
The name "Kelkit" comes from the Kelkit River, a major tributary of the Yeşil River, which flows into the Black Sea. People are either farmers or small business owners.
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