Bayramören is a small town and the seat of Bayramören District in Çankırı Province, Turkey. It is located in the Central Anatolia region. Its population is 476 (2021).
History Bayramören became a municipality in 1972 and was elevated to district status in 1991. Historically, the town developed as a small agricultural settlement with close social ties and traditional rural life.
Geography Bayramören lies in the northwestern part of Çankırı Province. It is situated among hilly terrains and plateaus shaped by small rivers and seasonal streams. Elevation ranges from 800 m to 1,000 m above sea level. The landscape consists of cultivated fields, forested slopes, and open highland areas.
Climate The district has a continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers.
Adjacent districts North: Araç (Kastamonu) West: Çerkeş (Çankırı) and Ovacık (Karabük) South: Atkaracalar and Kurşunlu (Çankırı) East: Kurşunlu (Çankırı)
Administration The district has one municipality (Bayramören) and 27 villages. Local government activities mainly support agriculture, rural infrastructure, and small-scale services.
Demographics The district population is approximately 2,430, with 476 people living in the town center (2021).
Historical population + Historical population of Bayramören District Year Total Urban Rural 1990 7,310 2,042 5,268 2000 6,617 2,697 3,920 2007 2,608 754 1,854 2008 2,509 664 1,845 2009 2,640 880 1,760 2010 2,502 690 1,812 2011 2,422 634 1,788 2012 2,442 689 1,753 2013 2,816 702 2,114 2014 2,546 627 1,919 2015 2,361 571 1,790 2016 2,275 597 1,678 2017 2,126 562 1,564 2018 4,258 869 3,389 2019 2,924 589 2,335 2020 2,611 507 2,104
Economy Agriculture and livestock breeding form the backbone of the local economy. Wheat, barley, and legumes are among the most commonly grown crops, while cattle and sheep farming support household livelihoods. Small local shops and seasonal migration for work supplement income.
Transportation Bayramören is connected to surrounding districts by regional roads.
Road access: regional route linking Bayramören to Kurşunlu and Çerkeş Bus services: regional minibus and coach transportation is available Nearest railway station: Çankırı railway station (~80 km) Nearest airport: Ankara Esenboğa Airport (~160 km)
Culture and community Bayramören maintains traditional Central Anatolian rural culture. Social life often centers around mosques, village squares, and seasonal gatherings. Handcrafted food products and communal celebrations remain part of local identity. Natural surroundings provide opportunities for outdoor activities.
Villages Akgüney, Akseki, Asmarlı, Belenli, Boğazkaya, Bulgurçayırı, Çakırbağ, Çayırcık, Dereköy, Göynükören, Gürpınar, İncekaya, Karakuzu, Karlı, Kayıören, Kavaklı, Koçlu, Kozlu, Sarıkaya, Sazcılı, Uluçay, Yaylatepesi, Yazıören, Yeniköy, Yürükören, Yusufoğlu.
References
External links Municipality's official website