Kınık, Kalecik
Kınık | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Ankara Province |
| District | Kalecik |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Kınık is a village in the District of Kalecik, Ankara Province, Turkey.[1]
History[]
The name dates comes from the former Seljuk Empire. The previous name was Konak.
The customs of the village are based on ancient traditions. Weddings are custom-made and last for three days. Meals are prepared according to the old style.
The economy depends on agriculture and animal husbandry but there are insufficient agricultural resources in the village.
Geography[]
The village has 200 residents. It is located 108 kilometres (67 mi) from Ankara, 52 kilometres (32 mi) from Kalecik district, 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Chubuk and 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Chankaya. The climate is Continental, hot and often humid in summers and sometimes severely cold in winters.[2]
Infrastructure[]
The village has a drinking water supply network, electricity and landline. There are no sewage systems or health facilities in the village and no PTT branch and PTT agency.
References[]
- ^ "Population of city, towns and villages - 2011". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- ^ "Kınık Köyü Haritası".
- Villages in Kalecik District
- Ankara Province geography stubs