Çankırı, historically known as Gangra, is a city in Turkey, about 140 km northeast of Ankara. It is situated about 800 m above sea level. It is t…Çankırı, historically known as Gangra, is a city in Turkey, about 140 km northeast of Ankara. It is situated about 800 m above sea level. It is the seat of Çankırı Province and of Çankırı District. Its population is 90,564.