Çorum Practical Info
Plate code, area code, population, districts, neighbouring provinces, distances and emergency numbers — the essential facts about Çorum at a glance.
Key facts
| Licence-plate code | 19 |
|---|---|
| Telephone area code | 0364 |
| Postal code (centre) | 19000 |
| Region | Black Sea Region (Central Black Sea) |
| Province population | ~520,000 (TÜİK 2024: 521,335) |
| Central district population | ~298,000 |
| Area | ~12,428 km² |
| Elevation (centre) | ~820 m |
| Number of districts | 14 |
| Neighbouring provinces | Amasya, Yozgat, Çankırı, Sinop, Kastamonu, Samsun, Kırıkkale |
Distances to Çorum (by road)
| Ankara | ~234 km |
|---|---|
| Samsun | ~168 km |
| Amasya | ~92 km |
| Yozgat | ~108 km |
| Çankırı | ~156 km |
| Tokat | ~193 km |
| Istanbul | ~612 km |
Distances are approximate and vary by route.
Getting there — in brief
- Airport: The nearest airport is Amasya Merzifon (MZH), about 65 km from Çorum. Ankara Esenboğa (ESB) is ~230 km.
- Train: Çorum currently has no active rail line. An Ankara–Kırıkkale–Çorum–Samsun high-speed railway is under construction.
- Bus: Çorum sits on the Ankara–Samsun axis, so road connections are frequent.
- For details see how to get to Çorum.
Districts (14)
Emergency & important numbers
| 112 | Emergency call (ambulance · fire · police · gendarmerie — single line) |
|---|---|
| 110 | Fire brigade |
| 155 | Police |
| 156 | Gendarmerie |
| 177 | Forest fire report |
In Turkey all emergency calls are unified under 112; other numbers are redirected.
Frequently asked questions
What is Çorum's licence-plate code?
Çorum's licence-plate (traffic) code is 19.
What is Çorum's telephone area code?
Çorum's telephone area code is 0364.
Which region is Çorum in?
In Turkey's official statistical classification Çorum lies in the Central Black Sea section of the Black Sea Region, while geographically it is a transition area towards Central Anatolia.
What is the population of Çorum?
According to TÜİK figures the province of Çorum has a population of about 520,000 (2024: 521,335), with the central district at roughly 298,000.
How many districts does Çorum have?
Çorum has 14 districts including the centre: Alaca, Bayat, Boğazkale, Dodurga, İskilip, Kargı, Laçin, Mecitözü, Oğuzlar, Ortaköy, Osmancık, Sungurlu and Uğurludağ.
Which provinces border Çorum?
Çorum borders Amasya, Yozgat, Çankırı, Sinop, Kastamonu, Samsun and Kırıkkale.
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