Çanakçı Explained

Type:municipality
Çanakçı
Coordinates:40.9167°N 97°W
Province:Giresun
District:Çanakçı
Leader Party:SP
Leader Name:Tuncay Kasım
Elevation M:372
Population Total:1868
Population As Of:2022
Postal Code:28810
Area Code:0454
Blank1 Name:Climate
Blank1 Info:Cfb

Çanakçı is a town in Giresun Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Çanakçı District.[1] Its population is 1,868 (2022).[2]

Çanakçı is a small town inland from the Black Sea coastal town of Görele. Formerly part of the district of Görele, it became a district seat in 1990.[3]

Famous "Kuşdili" festival is held in Çanakçı every July. Hundreds of people from nearby places attend this festival.

The Kemenche, which is one of the traditional Eastern Black Sea instruments, is played in Çanakçı. One of the most important folk songs is "Çanakçı'dan aşağı".

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx İlçe Belediyesi
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 13 March 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: İl İdaresi ve Mülki Bölümler Şube Müdürlüğü İstatistikleri - İl ve İlçe Kuruluş Tarihleri . 26 March 2023 . 36 . tr.