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Gölköy, Turkey

Kastamonu · Turkey

Gölköy is a small town in Kastamonu, Turkey with a population of 547. Elevation: 2,425 ft (739 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

547 Population 1/sq mi density
2,425 ft Elevation 739 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population547
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation2,425 ft (739 m)
Population547
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,425 ft (739 m)
Coordinates41.4554°, 33.7354°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceKastamonu
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (541 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)

About Gölköy

Gölköy is a small town in Turkey (Kastamonu) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet (739 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Gölköy

Gölköy has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (21°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 510 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -3.2° / 3.6° 29.0
Feb 2°C / 36°F -2.6° / 6.5° 29.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -0.8° / 11.2° 39.5
Apr 10°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.7° 50.5
May 14.6°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21.6° 74.3
Jun 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.3° 82.8
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 12.9° / 28.8° 36.0
Aug 21°C / 70°F 12.9° / 29.1° 33.3
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.4° 38.9
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 5.7° / 18.8° 33.2
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 0.5° / 11.1° 27.2
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -2.1° / 4.8° 36.3
Gölköy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,425 ft (739 m)
Area572.2 sq mi (1,482.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates41.4554°N, 33.7354°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 6, 2000 12 km NW of Orta, Turkey M6.0 105 km
Jan 31, 2008 10 km ENE of Çubuk, Turkey M4.9 140 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 82 km
Aug 5, 1990 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.8 140 km
Feb 12, 2019 13 km WSW of Orta, Turkey M4.8 117 km
Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 128 km
Sep 14, 2019 9 km NW of Orta, Turkey M4.7 104 km
Jun 9, 2000 13 km S of Çerke?, Turkey M4.6 109 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 17 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 19 km
Jun 8, 2000 10 km SSE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.5 105 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 40 km
Mar 22, 2001 3 km NNW of Orta, Turkey M4.5 104 km
Sep 4, 2014 Central Turkey M4.5 104 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 130 km
Aug 12, 2001 10 km NE of Sulakyurt, Turkey M4.4 138 km
Jan 23, 2020 13 km ENE of Akyurt, Turkey M4.4 150 km
Jun 5, 1997 59 km N of Abana, Turkey M4.4 118 km
Sep 14, 2019 12 km SE of Çerke?, Turkey M4.4 103 km
Aug 9, 2005 6 km SSE of Orta, Turkey M4.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 BLACK SEA Earthquake 3.0 m 24 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in

Gölköy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gölköy

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Göl Anadolu Öğretmen Lisesi - - - -
Kastamonu Fen Lisesi - - - -
Aral Fen İlköğretim Okulu - - - -
15 Temmuz Şehitler Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
TOKİ İlkokulu - - - -
Vali Aydın Arslan Ortaokulu - - - -
Şehit Yavuz Ulutaş Çelikoğlu İlk ve Ortaokulu - - - -
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Museums in Gölköy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
İsmail Bey Külliyesi
Kastamonu Arkeoloji Müzesi
Kastamonu Kent Tarihi Müzesi
Liva Paşa Etnografya Müzesi
Saat Kulesi
Şeyh Şaban-I Veli Külliyesi

Libraries in Gölköy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilgehan Bilgili Merkez Kütüphanesi0.0
İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Kastamonu Yazma Eser Kütüphanesi0.0
Millet Kıraathanesi0.0

Farmers Markets in Gölköy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adalet Çarşısı
Devrekani Halk Pazarı
Kuzeykent Pazar Alanı

Restaurants in Gölköy

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yemekhane
Yemekhane

Cafes in Gölköy

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chocolabs Kastamonu
Kahve Sokağı
Kahveland
TheStock

Bus Stations in Gölköy

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kuzeykent İstasyonu
TR #282550183

Gas Stations in Gölköy

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #3454022738
TR #4834100517
TR #4834100522
TR #4834100534
TR #8323775831
TR #9105711691
TR #9105711692

Ski Resorts Near Gölköy

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ilgaz-2 Yurduntepe Kayak Merkezi 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ilgaz Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gölköy

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kastamonu AirportKFSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gölköy

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kuzeykent Merkez mCami
Kuzeykent Ulucamii
Mahmut Bey Mosque
Üniversite Camii
Yeni Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gölköy

What is the population of Gölköy?

Gölköy has a population of 547 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 572.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gölköy?

Gölköy has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

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