Çorum facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Çorum
Municipality
Çorum Archaeological Museum
Çorum Location in Turkey
Country	Turkey
Province	Çorum
District	Çorum
Population  (2022)	269,595
Time zone	TRT (UTC+3)

Çorum (pronounced: CHOR-um) is a city in Turkey. It's located in the central Black Sea Region, inland from the coast. Çorum is about 244 kilometers (152 miles) from Ankara and 608 kilometers (378 miles) from Istanbul. It is the main city of Çorum Province and has a population of 269,595 people (as of 2022). The city sits at an elevation of 801 meters (2,628 feet) above sea level.

Çorum is famous for its ancient Hittite and Phrygian sites. It also has natural thermal springs. Don't forget its special roasted chickpea snacks called leblebi, which are popular all over Turkey!

A Look at Çorum's Past

People have lived in the Çorum area for a very long time. We know this from old tools found from the Paleolithic Age (Stone Age).

The area became very important during the Bronze Age. This was when the powerful Hittite Empire existed, from about 1650 to 1200 BCE. The Hittite capital city, Hattusa, was located nearby. This was a good spot because it was naturally protected. Also, the local economy was strong, thanks to a trading system called the Karum.

Some historians think that an old Byzantine town called Euchaneia was where Çorum is today. Other historians believe Euchaneia was further east. In ancient Greek writings, Çorum was known as Niconia. Later, during the Byzantine Empire, it was called Evkaite.

The city of Çorum itself began to grow in the 1500s. Its name's origin is a bit of a mystery. The first time we see the name is in old Ottoman records. These records talk about a Seljuk fortress called Çorum Kalesi. This fortress was later divided into four neighborhoods. From 1867 to 1922, Çorum was part of the Angora region.

Çorum Today

Today, Çorum is a clean and pleasant city. The countryside around it is also very popular with locals. Like many cities in central Turkey, Çorum is quite traditional. This means the nightlife is usually quiet, with more cafes than bars. However, you can still find places with modern and traditional Turkish music.

The city has many shops, cafes, and restaurants. You can try local foods, including a special dish called Çorum Mantısı. This is a type of dumpling similar to ravioli, often baked slowly in a brick oven or steamed in beef broth.

Besides its historical sites, the area around Çorum is great for picnics. Popular spots include the Çomar reservoir and the nearby mountains.

Many people visit the old Ottoman houses and the 19th-century clock tower. The Çorum Archaeological Museum is also a must-see. It shows many amazing items found from local excavations. Every three years, archaeologists from all over the world come to Çorum for an International Hittite Congress.

How Çorum Makes Money

For a long time, Çorum's economy was small. It focused on traditional crafts like working with copper, making leather, and hand weaving. Farming and raising animals were also very important.

But in the last 20 years, Çorum has grown a lot in industry. It has become one of the most advanced industrial cities for its size.

In the past, Çorum had about 20 factories making tiles and bricks. It also had 10 mills for flour and animal feed. Now, the city makes many different products. These include cement, car parts, refined sugar, dairy products, textiles, and even computer parts. More recently, chicken farming has also become a big part of the economy.

City Population

The number of people living in Çorum has grown steadily over the years.

Çorum's Location and Weather

Çorum is located on the northern edge of the Central Anatolian Plateau. The city itself is on a flat plain, surrounded by mountains. A part of the North Anatolian Fault (a major earthquake fault line) passes about 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Çorum. The main fault line is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) north.

Çorum's Climate

Çorum has a continental climate. This means it has dry, warm summers and cold winters with snow. Spring and autumn are usually mild to cool, with some light rain.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Çorum was 42.6°C (108.7°F) on July 30, 2000. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -27.2°C (-17.0°F) on February 23, 1985.

Sister Cities

Çorum has a special friendship with another city:

• Gimhae, South Korea

Famous People from Çorum

Many notable people have come from Çorum, including:

• İskilipli Atıf Hoca
• Süleyman Özmen
• Elif Çakır
• Nihat Nikerel
• Aşık Gülabi
• Gülşen Kutlu
• Emel Taşçıoğlu

Images for kids

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  A fragment of a ceramic Phrygian pottery in the Çorum Archaeological Museum.

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  An Early Hittite era Hüseyindede vase fragment in the Çorum Archaeological Museum.

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  Sun disk, (2400-2200 BC, Early Bronze age) from Alahöyük in the Eskişehir Archaeology Museum.

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  Çorum Clock Tower.

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  Çorum Ulu Mosque

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  Gerdek Rock-cut tomb, Hellenistic period, 2nd century BCE, District of Çorum.

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  Çorum leblebi

See also

In Spanish: Çorum para niños