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Kalkandere

Rize Province, Turkey · Asia

About Kalkandere

Kalkandere sits on the route: 15 minutes from Hayrat, 49km from D915 Derebaşı Bends.

Kalkandere is a town located in Rize Province, Turkey. With a population of 9,115, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kalkandere sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kalkandere to your route.

About Kalkandere

Kalkandere is a town in Rize Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, west of the city of Rize. It is the seat of Kalkandere District. Its population is 6,871 (2021). Kalkandere is a small town providing public services to the surrounding area. There are primary schools in the villages but children must come into

Read more town for high school. There are tea processing plants in the town.

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Where is Kalkandere located?

Kalkandere is located in Rize Province, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.9205 latitude, 40.4369 longitude.

What is the population of Kalkandere?

Kalkandere has a population of approximately 9,115 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
9,115
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Rize Province
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.9205, 40.4369

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 Kalkandere

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Uzungöl

A serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.

35 km · about 40 min drive

tunnel

Ovit Tunnel

One 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

D915 Derebaşı Bends

A terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.

49 km · about 55 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kalkandere

  • 35 kmUzungölA serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.
  • 43 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.
  • 49 kmD915 Derebaşı BendsA terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.
  • 54 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kalkandere.

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Of

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15 km awayPop. 31,951

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İkizdere

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