Borçka

Borçka

Borçka
—  Town  —
Location of Borçka within Turkey.
Country  Turkey
Region Black Sea
Government
 - Mayor Oral Küçük (MHP)
 - Governor OGÜN BAHADIR
Area
 - Town 762 km2 (294.2 sq mi)
Elevation 253 m (830 ft)
Population (2010)
 Urban 10,410
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 - Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 08
Area code(s) 466
Licence plate 08
Website www.borcka.gov.tr

Borçka is a town and district of Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, on the border with Georgia.

Borçka is reached by a winding road up from the Black Sea coast, alongside the Çoruh River. There is an ancient stone bridge across the river just west of the town.

Borçka Lake is a popular excursion from Artvin.

Coordinates: 41°21′45″N 41°40′48″E / 41.3625°N 41.6800°E / 41.3625; 41.6800


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