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Kılıçkaya

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About Kılıçkaya

Kılıçkaya is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Yusufeli, 30km from Kaçkar Mountains National Park.

Kılıçkaya is a town located in Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kılıçkaya sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kılıçkaya to your route.

About Kılıçkaya

Kılıçkaya (formerly: Ersis) is a village in the Yusufeli District, Artvin Province, Turkey. Its population is 806 (2021). At 22 kilometres (14 mi) south of Yusufeli it is one of the southernmost settlements of the province. Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). In 1547, the town was incorporated into

Read more Ottoman Empire. After Russian occupation following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) Kılıçkaya was returned to Turkey. In 1930, Sadiye Hanım became the mayor of the town as one of the first female town mayors of Turkey.

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Where is Kılıçkaya located?

Kılıçkaya is located in Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.7047 latitude, 41.4738 longitude.

What is the population of Kılıçkaya?

Kılıçkaya has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Timezone
Coordinates
40.7047, 41.4738

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Kılıçkaya

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Kaçkar Mountains National Park

Glacier-carved 3,937 m peaks above the Black Sea, reached by switchback roads to misty yaylas like Ayder and Yaylalar: Turkey's alpine heart for drivers and trekkers.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ayder Plateau

A Black Sea yayla at 1,350m in the Kaçkar foothills, its meadows dotted with wooden Hemshin houses and often lost in cloud. Hot springs at 55°C and rhododendron honey from hive-hung trees are the local specialities.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Kılıçkaya

  • 43 kmAyder PlateauA Black Sea yayla at 1,350m in the Kaçkar foothills, its meadows dotted with wooden Hemshin houses and often lost in cloud. Hot springs at 55°C and rhododendron honey from hive-hung trees are the local specialities.
  • 60 kmOvit TunnelOne of the world's longest road tunnels at 14.3 km, burrowing under the 2,640 m Ovit Pass on the D925 between Rize and İspir, keeping the wild Kaçkar crossing open all winter.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kılıçkaya.

Yusufeli

🇹🇷 Turkey

14 km awayPop. 6,847

Uzundere

🇹🇷 Turkey

20 km awayPop. 5,555

Sarıgöl

🇹🇷 Turkey

27 km away

Öğdem

🇹🇷 Turkey

27 km away

Çamlıkaya

🇹🇷 Turkey

28 km away

Demirkent

🇹🇷 Turkey

30 km awayPop. 277

Şenyurt

🇹🇷 Turkey

31 km away

Tortum

🇹🇷 Turkey

47 km awayPop. 9,429

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