A?r?
TurkeyTR
Municipality in Turkey
Ağrı is a city in eastern Turkey, near the border with Iran. The city and its surrounding province are predominantly inhabited by Kurds and are widely identified in the scholarly literature as part of the Kurdish-populated regions of eastern Anatolia. It is the seat of Ağrı Province and Ağrı District. Its population is 120,390 (2021). It was formerly known as Karaköse. In the early Turkish republican period and until 1946, it was officially known as Karakilise. the city is now named after Ağrı, the Turkish name of Mount Ararat.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 149,188
- Coordinates
- 39.719, 43.051
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 1640 m
Overview of A?r?
Travellers heading to Turkey will find A?r?, a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 149,188. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: nature and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,640 metres up.
Things to do in A?r?
Nature in A?r?
(3)A?r? records Mountains, National Parks and Volcanoes under nature. It is a direct read of A?r?'s activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in A?r?
(1)A?r? records Hiking under sports. It is a direct read of A?r?'s activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit A?r?
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, A?r? is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Europe/Istanbul on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near A?r? that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is A?r? known for?
- Travellers associate A?r? with nature and sports. It sits in Turkey and counts about 149,188 residents.
- What can you do in A?r??
- A?r? is tagged with Mountains, National Parks, Volcanoes and Hiking, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit A?r??
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is A?r? located?
- A?r? belongs to Turkey, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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