Kınık, Kalecik
Kınık is a village in the District of Kalecik, Ankara Province, Turkey.[1]
Kınık | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Ankara Province |
| District | Kalecik |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
History
The name of the village comes from the former Seljuk Empire. It has a very old history, but its new name is Kinik. The previous name of the village is Konak.
The customs of the village are based on the tradition of ancient time. Weddings are custom-made and last for 3 days. Meals are prepared according to the old style.
The economy of the village depends on agriculture and animal husbandry. But there are not enough agricultural resources in the village.
Geography
The Kinik village with 200 residents is located 108 km to Ankara, 52 km to Kalecik district, 70km to Chubuk and 110km to Chankaya. Continental climate dominates in the village. It is hot and often humid in summers and sometimes severely cold in winters. [2]
Infrastructure
The village has been provided drinking water supply network, electricity and landline. But there is not any sewerage system in the village. As well as the village is deprived of health posts PTT branch and PTT agency
See also
References
- "Population of city, towns and villages - 2011". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
- "Kınık Köyü Haritası".