Çıldır

Çıldır
Çıldır
Coordinates: 41°07′44″N 43°07′58″E / 41.12889°N 43.13278°E / 41.12889; 43.13278Coordinates: 41°07′44″N 43°07′58″E / 41.12889°N 43.13278°E / 41.12889; 43.13278
Country	Turkey
Province	Ardahan
Government
– Mayor	Nurettin Aygün (CHP)
– Kaymakam	Cevat Çelik
Area
– District	878 km2 (339 sq mi)
Population (2010)[1][2]
– Urban	1,522
– District	10,546
– District Density	12/km2 (31.1/sq mi)
Post code	75400
Website	www.cildir.bel.tr

Çıldır is a district of Ardahan Province of Turkey.

Names

Çıldır is also called Armenian: Հիւսիսեան, Hiusisean; Georgian: ჩრდილი, Chrdili; Russian: Чилдыр, Childyr.

Background

The large Lake Çıldır in the district is an important haven for bird life.

The semi-documentary film Inat Hikayeleri by Reis Çelik was made in Çıldır, featuring the people of the district, their tales and songs. See [1] for more about the film.

References

1. ^ Türkisches Institut für Statistik, abgerufen 13. Juli 2011
2. ^ Türkisches Institut für Statistik, abgerufen 13. Juli 2011

External links

• the district governorate
• local news website