Ayvacık, Çanakkale
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Ayvacık (Turkish: [ˈajvadʒɯk]) is a town in Çanakkale Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Ayvacık District.[2] Its population is 9,710 (2021).[1] The town lies at an elevation of 252 m (827 ft).[3] During the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, it was the target of several Allied attacks.
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Ayvacık | |
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Coordinates: 39°36′04″N 26°24′17″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Çanakkale |
District | Ayvacık |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mensur Bayram (CHP) |
Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | 9,710 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 17860 |
Area code | 0286 |
Website | www |
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Ayvacik is mostly inhabited by settled Yörüks. The classical ancient site of Assos can be found nearby.[4]