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Bartın Province
Bartın ili | |
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Country | Turkey |
Seat | Bartın |
Government | |
• Governor | Nurtaç Arslan |
Area | 2,330 km2 (900 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 203,351 |
• Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0378 |
Website | www |
Bartın Province (Turkish: Bartın ili) is a small province in northern Turkey on the Black Sea, surrounding the city of Bartın. Its area is 2,330 km2,[2] and its population is 203,351 (2022).[1] It lies to the east of Zonguldak Province.
The town of Bartın contains a number of very old wooden houses in a style no longer existent in other places.
Bartın province includes the ancient port town of Amasra (Amastris). This town stands on two small fortified islands and contains many interesting old buildings and restaurants.
They have built a tri-highway system that stretches from Bartin Center to Zonguldak to Amasra, replacing the old windy roads that went up and down the mountain sides. There is a new tunnel that cuts travel times in half. They also have paid for and have gotten funding to upkeep their UNESCO Heritage site in Amasra, namely the castles for better preservation.
They are also in the mix of helping the second biggest port in Turkey for construction. This is in Filyos.
The main seafood found in Bartin is the "Mezgit." It is a relatively small fish that is eaten with a side of Amasra Salad.
They also provide sea side restaurants near Amasra that feature an assortment of seafood dishes.
Bartın Province subdivides into four districts (capital district in bold):