Alaca, Çorum
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Alaca | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°10′06″N 34°50′33″E / 40.1683°N 34.8425°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Çorum |
| District | Alaca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Şerif Arslan (MHP) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 19,510 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0364 |
| Climate | Dsb[2] |
| Website | www |
Alaca is a town in Çorum Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is located 52 km (32 mi) from the city of Çorum, on a road from the Black Sea coast to central Anatolia. It is the administrative seat of Alaca District.[3] Its population is 19,510 (2022).[1]
The ancient Hittite settlement of Alaca Höyük is located in Alaca District.