Kırıkkale is a city located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It serves as the administrative seat for both Kırıkkale Province and Kırıkkale District. Geographically, the city is situated approximately 80 km east of Ankara, which is the capital of Turkey.
As of 2022, the population of Kırıkkale is recorded at 186,960. The name of the city translates to "broken castle."