--- title: Şiran (District) slug: siran-district-3c461 url: /detay/siran-district-3c461 type: article language: English entity: primary: Şiran (District) type: article disambiguation: Şiran: Tarihi ve doğal güzellikleriyle Gümüşhane'nin batısında yer alan bir ilçe. categories: - name: Travel And Tourism slug: seyahat-ve-turizm url: /kategori/seyahat-ve-turizm - name: Geography slug: cografya-2 url: /kategori/cografya-2 tags: - TomaraWaterfall - ŞiranHighlands - RuralCulture - PlateauLife - TerrestrialNature - Şiran - Gümüşhane author: Emre Zengin created_at: 2025-07-09T09:49:38.282342+03:00 updated_at: 2025-07-09T10:56:15.796077+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/09/HSckNOEuiL0Cz1PY5cXVaqHlcrjMq7uR.jpg --- # Şiran (District) ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Şiran (District) ![4.webp](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/09/epunKbIeW8mfYACVjNTTmsCx3KRkZNyK.webp) *Paintmaps* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Mayor(s) | Abdulbaki Kara | | Area(s)(Text) | 965 km² | | Climate(s) | Continental climate harsh winters – hot summers | | Province(s) | Gumushane | | District Governor | Mehmet Alperen Baskapan | | Featured Places | Asarcık Plateau,Kulaca Plateau,Tomara Waterfall | | Culture – Cuisine | Highland festivals walnut buns corn flour dishes yogurt soups | | Population (2023) | Approximately 18,000 | ## Article Content [Located](/en/detay/yer-2/llms.txt) west of [Gümüşhane](/en/detay/gumushane-il-3/llms.txt), the district of Şiran is a prominent settlement with its rich history, fertile valleys, and traditional lifestyle. Bordering the provinces of [Trabzon](/en/detay/trabzon-il-2/llms.txt), [Giresun](/en/detay/giresun-il-5/llms.txt), and [Bayburt](/en/detay/bayburt-il-2/llms.txt), the district bears the traces of numerous civilizations throughout history. With a history of settlement dating back to ancient times, Şiran today embodies both rural and urban characteristics. Its location on one of the transportation routes connecting [the Eastern](/en/detay/dogu-751789/llms.txt) Black Sea region to Central [Anatolia has increased the district's ](/en/detay/anadolu-4/llms.txt) importance. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/07/09/Qa44VxdfGQFWPmRgxCSX6y110CsMXj6l.jpg) *Şiran ( Şiran Municipality )* ### **History** Şiran's history dates back to the ancient [Pontus](/en/detay/donem-3/llms.txt) Kingdom and the Roman Empire. The district's location [has](/en/detay/bolge-2/llms.txt) been along a [line of ](/en/detay/hat/llms.txt) routes throughout history, paving the way for diverse cultural interactions. Şiran, which remained under Byzantine rule in the Middle [Ages, came under the influence of ](/en/detay/cag-4/llms.txt) principalities from the 11th century onward. Known as "Karadere" during the Ottoman period, the settlement was elevated to sub-district status in the 19th century and to district status during the Republican era. ### **Geography and Climate** Şiran is located west of [Gümüşhane, at the eastern end of the Kelkit Valley. The district's surface area is approximately 965 km². While mountainous and rugged, the district also boasts plains suitable for agriculture. Large and small streams connected to the Kelkit Stream support the district's ](/en/detay/gumushane-2/llms.txt) resources. Şiran, where a continental climate prevails, experiences cold and harsh winters and hot and dry summers. This climate plays a significant role in shaping the district's agricultural [production](/en/detay/uretim-750525/llms.txt) and [vegetation](/en/detay/bitki-2/llms.txt). ### **Population and Demography** As of 2023, the population of the Şiran district was approximately 18,000. The majority of the population lives in [the central](/en/detay/merkez/llms.txt) district and the surrounding villages. [Migration](/en/detay/goc-2/llms.txt), particularly among young [people](/en/detay/nufus/llms.txt), has a significant impact, with an increasing trend toward leaving [the city](/en/detay/sehir-3/llms.txt) for education and employment. Rural neighborhoods have a relatively high proportion of elderly residents. However, [the](/en/detay/birlikte/llms.txt) district experiences temporary population growth during [the summer months due to the influx of expatriates returning to their hometowns.](/en/detay/yaz-3/llms.txt) ### **Economy** The Şiran district's economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry. In addition to [barley](/en/detay/sira-3/llms.txt) wheat[,](/en/detay/bugday-2/llms.txt) and [potatoes, ](/en/detay/patates-748590/llms.txt) grown. [Walnut](/en/detay/ceviz-3a0b0/llms.txt) and [apple](/en/detay/elma-748890/llms.txt) production are particularly prevalent. In animal husbandry, small and large [livestock](/en/detay/hayvan-2/llms.txt) are prominent. In recent years, various cooperative initiatives and rural development projects have been implemented to support agricultural production. Small-scale businesses contribute to the economy with handmade dairy products and local food products. ### **Tourism, Culture, and Cuisine** Şiran, with its plateaus and historical ruins, has potential for [cultural tourism. Tomara Waterfall, approximately 25 km from the district, is a ](/en/detay/kultur-2/llms.txt) areas. Furthermore, plateaus such as Asarcık and Kulaca [host](/en/detay/ev-2/llms.txt) traditional highland migrations and summer festivals. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/07/09/U21Ih2Rfg7Xsl7Bb6feQl0c10RcqqPyt.jpg) *Şiran Tomara Waterfall ( Şiran Municipality )* [Folk](/en/detay/halk-2/llms.txt) music, [folk dances](/en/detay/halk-oyunlari/llms.txt), and [wedding](/en/detay/dugun-2/llms.txt) traditions are important parts of the district's cultural heritage. Şiran cuisine is characterized by cornmeal dishes, meat-based kale, yogurt soups, and molasses production. Local walnut buns, in particular, hold a special cultural significance. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Gümüşhane Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. “Şiran.” Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Accessed 16 April 2025. https://gumushane.ktb.gov.tr/TR-220831/siran.htmlPaintmaps. “Turkey Provinces Map – Highlighting Şiran, Gumushane.” Access date: April 15, 2025.  https://paintmaps.comŞiran Municipality. “Şiran History.” TC Şiran Municipality Official Website. Accessed April 16, 2025. https://www.siran.bel.tr/sayfa/siran-tarihiŞiran Municipality. “Geographical Structure.” TC Şiran Municipality Official Website. Accessed April 16, 2025. https://www.siran.bel.tr/sayfa/cografi-yapisiŞiran Municipality. “Şiran Photos.” Şiran Municipality Official Website. Accessed April 15, 2025. https://siran.bel.tr/fotograflar/siran-fotograflari/2TC Şiran District Governorship. "District Governorship." Accessed April 16, 2025. http://www.siran.gov.tr/kaymakam