Oltu
A town in northeastern Türkiye's Erzurum province, Oltu sits in the valley of the Oltu River at the crossroads of the Eastern Anatolia and Eastern Black Sea regions. It is known for cağ kebabı and Oltu stone, a type of jet used in local crafts. The town's history stretches back to the 10th century BC, with rule passing through Urartians, Romans, Byzantines, Georgians, and Ottomans among many others.
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- Population23,504
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
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Oltu: quick answers
Where is Oltu?
Oltu is in Erzurum, Türkiye, about 73 km45 miles in a straight line from Artvin.
How do you get to Oltu?
The nearest airport is Erzurum (ERZ), about 1 hr 58 min away by road. The nearest train station is Köprüköy, about 1 hr 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Oltu?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C18°F. The wettest month is May, with about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Oltu?
OpenStreetMap lists 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Oltu?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Koepruegoeren and Yusufeli.