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Bayburt

Also known as Bayburt City

Bayburt is a city in northeast Turkey lying on the Çoruh River. It is the seat of Bayburt Province and Bayburt District. Its population is 48,036 (2021).

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Bayburt is a city located in northeastern Turkey along the Çoruh River that serves as the administrative center for both Bayburt Province and Bayburt District. With a population of about 48,000 people as of 2021, it is a regional hub in its area.

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Place details

Locality: Bayburt Merkez
Region: Bayburt Province
Country: Türkiye
Population: 48,036
Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

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Key facts

Turkey place.type: municipality
Turkey place.name: Bayburt
Turkey place.image_skyline: Bayburt, 69000 Bayburt Merkez-Bayburt, Turkey - panoramio (4).jpg
Turkey place.image_caption: Bayburt City
Turkey place.province: Bayburt
Turkey place.district: Bayburt
Turkey place.leader_party: AKP
Turkey place.leader_name: Mete Memiş
Turkey place.elevation_m: 1550
Turkey place.population_total: 48036
Turkey place.population_as_of: 2021
Turkey place.postal_code: 69000
Turkey place.area_code: 0458

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Encyclopedic overview

18 sections

Contents

Name and etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Sights
Nature
Castle
Aydıntepe Underground City
The Dome of Dede Korkut
Baksı Museum
Sport
Education
Transportation
Notable people
Twin cities
See also
Notes
References

Bayburt is a city in northeast Turkey lying on the Çoruh River. It is the seat of Bayburt Province and Bayburt District. Its population is 48,036 (2021).

Bayburt was once an important center on the ancient Silk Road. It was visited by Marco Polo in the 13th century, and also by Evliya Çelebi in the 16th century. Remains of its medieval castle still exist. There are several historical mosques, Turkish baths, and tombs in the city. There are also ancient historical sites such as the Çatalçeşme Underground Complex and natural wonders like the Sirakayalar Waterfall in the other parts of the province.

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