Kızılcahamam
Kızılcahamam
| Kızılcahamam | |
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| Coordinates: 40°28′N 32°39′E / 40.467°N 32.65°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Ankara |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Coşkun Ünal (MHP) |
| Area | |
| - District | 1,712 km2 (661 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 975 m (3,199 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| - District | 25,203 |
| - Density | 19.64/km2 (50.9/sq mi) |
| - Urban | 16,726 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| - Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 06xxx |
| Area code(s) | 0312 |
| Licence plate | 06 |
| Website | www.kizilcahamam.gov.tr |
Kızılcahamam is a town and district of Ankara Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, 70 km north of the city of Ankara, near the motorway to Istanbul. According to 2010 census, population of the district is 25,203 of which 16,726 live in the town of Kızılcahamam. The district covers an area of 1,712 km², and the average elevation in district center is 975 m.
The area is mountain and forest, a geographical boundary between central Anatolia and the Black Sea regions.
Kızılcahamam itself is a quiet market town known for its healing hot springs and mineral waters. Nearby Soğuksu National park contains a scout camp and walks, and areas for picnics in the forest. There are hotels and guest houses including spa hotels, some of them retreats for Ankara's politicians.
Notes
- ^ Statistical Institute
- ^ GeoHive. "Statistical information on Turkey's administrative units". http://www.xist.org/cntry/turkey.aspx?levels=Ic%20Anadolu. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. "Geographical information on Kızılcahamam, Turkey". http://www.fallingrain.com/world/TU/0/Kizilcahamam.html. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
- Governorship of Kızılcahamam, Turkey. "Geographical information on Kızılcahamam district of Ankara" (in Turkish). http://www.kizilcahamam.gov.tr/t/example/a.htm. Retrieved 2008-03-26.[dead link]
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Coordinates: 40°28′11″N 32°39′02″E / 40.46972°N 32.65056°E