Borçka (Laz: ბორჩხა, romanized: Borçxa; Georgian: ბორჩხა or ფორჩხა) is a town in Artvin Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey, on the border with Georgia. It is the seat of Borçka District.[2] Its population is 11,409 (2021).[1]
Borçka | |
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  Borçka Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°21′49″N 41°40′45″E / 41.36361°N 41.67917°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Artvin |
| District | Borçka |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ercan Orhan (CHP) |
| Elevation | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | 11,409 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 08400 |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | www |
Borçka is reached by a winding road up from the Black Sea coast, alongside the Çoruh River (Nigali valley). There is a medieval stone arched bridge across the river just west of the town.
Borçka Lake is a popular excursion from Artvin.
References edit
- ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2021" (XLS) (in Turkish). TÜİK. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
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