Country Turkey Time zone EET (UTC+2) Area code(s) 0312 - 736 Elevation 975 m Local time Monday 1:40 AM | Region Central Anatolia Postal code 06xxx Licence plate 06 Area 1,712 km² Province Ankara Province | |
 Weather 4°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 92% Humidity | ||
Kızılcahamam is a town and district of Ankara Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, 70 km north of the city of Ankara, near the motorway to Istanbul. According to 2010 census, population of the district is 25,203 of which 16,726 live in the town of Kızılcahamam. The district covers an area of 1,712 km², and the average elevation in district center is 975 m.
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The area is mountain and forest, a geographical boundary between central Anatolia and the Black Sea regions.
Kızılcahamam itself is a quiet market town known for its healing hot springs and mineral waters. Nearby Soğuksu National Park contains a scout camp and trails, and areas for picnic in the forest. There are hotels and guest houses including spa hotels. A sculpture of black vulture, an endangered bird species inhabited in the national park, is situated at the entrance of the town.
Climate
The climate in Kızılcahamam is dominated by hot and temperate/mesothermal climate. In winter more precipitation falls than in the summer season. The climate can be classified as Mediterranean climate (Csb) according to Köppen–Geiger climate system. Annual average temperature is 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and the average annual rainfall 550 mm (22 in).