Araç is a city in Araç District, in Kastamonu Province, Türkiye. Araç lies at 740 m above sea level, in the Küre mountains. It has 6,675 inhabitants (2022). The nearest city is Kastamonu, 40 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Mahmut Bey Mosque (40 km) and Kahin Tepe (5.4 km).