Gölyaka, Turkey

Düzce · Turkey

Gölyaka is a small city in Düzce, Turkey with a population of 20,353. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

20,353 Population 372/sq mi density

433 ft Elevation 132 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

48.3 in Annual Rain

Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population20,353

Density372/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

Rain48.3 in/yr

Elevation433 ft (132 m)

Population	20,353
Population Density	372 / sq mi
Elevation	433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates	40.7769°, 30.9959°
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul
Country	🇹🇷 Turkey
State / Province	Düzce
Average Temperature	57°F (14°C)
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	48.3 inches (1,228 mm)
Annual Snowfall	28.8 inches (73 cm)

About Gölyaka

Gölyaka is a small city in Turkey (Düzce) with a population of 20,353. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Gölyaka

Gölyaka has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 881 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	4.1°C / 39°F	-6.1° / 15.6°	101.6
Feb	5.1°C / 41°F	-5.8° / 18.4°	80.5
Mar	6.4°C / 43°F	-3.2° / 21.5°	74.1
Apr	11.2°C / 52°F	1.9° / 24.4°	58.1
May	15.4°C / 60°F	5° / 29.2°	65.7
Jun	19.8°C / 68°F	11.7° / 29.3°	101.4
Jul	22.1°C / 72°F	14.3° / 32.5°	56.4
Aug	22.9°C / 73°F	15.3° / 34.3°	38.1
Sep	19.5°C / 67°F	10.8° / 31°	50.2
Oct	15.4°C / 60°F	6.6° / 28.9°	75.3
Nov	11°C / 52°F	0.9° / 23°	88.9
Dec	7.4°C / 45°F	-1.2° / 18°	90.5

Gölyaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	56.6°F
	5% above Turkey avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation	433 ft (132 m)
Area	54.7 sq mi (141.7 km²)
Population Density	372/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7769°N, 30.9959°E
Timezone	Europe/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above Turkey avg

Snowfall 28.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,080 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 16, 2023.

Aug 17, 1999	4 km ESE of Derince, Turkey	M7.6	95 km
Nov 12, 1999	8 km S of Düzce, Turkey	M7.2	14 km
Sep 13, 1999	4 km SE of Köseköy, Turkey	M5.9	81 km
Nov 11, 1999	5 km N of Sapanca, Turkey	M5.7	62 km
Nov 12, 1999	7 km SSW of Düzce, Turkey	M5.5	11 km
Aug 23, 2000	8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey	M5.3	26 km
Nov 12, 1999	11 km W of Bolu, Turkey	M5.2	40 km
Aug 31, 1999	2 km NNE of Kar??yaka, Turkey	M5.2	89 km
Sep 29, 1999	8 km NNW of Ta?köprü, Turkey	M5.2	139 km
Aug 17, 1999	9 km SE of Akyaz?, Turkey	M5.1	32 km
Nov 24, 2013	14 km WNW of Yeniça?a, Turkey	M5.1	74 km
Nov 16, 1999	2 km S of Bolu, Turkey	M5.1	52 km
Aug 26, 2001	24 km N of Bolu, Turkey	M5.0	52 km
Aug 17, 1999	2 km NW of Kullar, Turkey	M5.0	87 km
Nov 7, 1999	8 km E of Akyaz?, Turkey	M5.0	25 km
Aug 17, 1999	11 km ESE of Akyaz?, Turkey	M4.9	25 km
Feb 14, 2000	28 km SW of Devrek, Turkey	M4.9	69 km
Aug 17, 1999	9 km ESE of Köseköy, Turkey	M4.9	75 km
Aug 17, 1999	12 km SE of Karapürçek, Turkey	M4.8	38 km
Aug 26, 1999	0 km ENE of Köseköy, Turkey	M4.8	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1999	KOCAELI, TURKEY	Earthquake	2.5 m	17,118	86 km
551	LEVANTIAN SEA	Earthquake	-	-	92 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in
February	39°F (4°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.8 in	Driest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Gölyaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Gölyaka

17 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Saçmalıpınar İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Gölyaka Çok Programlı Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Yunusefendi Şehit Tarık Demircan İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Yunusefendi Şehit Tarık Demircan Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Şehit Ercan Eker İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Şehit Ercan Eker Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Yunus Emre İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Açma İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Saçmalıpınar Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Atatürk Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Gölyaka İmam Hatip Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Halk Eğitim Merkezi	-	-	-	-
Gölyaka Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-
Hacıyakup İlkokulu	-	-	-	-
Hacıyakup Ortaokulu	-	-	-	-
Gölyaka Ana Okulu	-	-	-	-
Anadolu Lisesi	-	-	-	-

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Museums in Gölyaka

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Konuralp Müzesi
Konuralp Müzesi
Konuralp Müzesi
V Orman Bitki Müzesi

Libraries in Gölyaka

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Düzce Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi		0.0
Fibrobeton Kütüphanesi		0.0
Kütüphane		0.0
Sabiha Ulusoy Kütüphanes		0.0
Vali Konağı Halk Kütüphanesi ve İnternet Sınıfı		0.0
Vali Konağı Halk Kütüphanesi ve İnternet Sınıfı		0.0

Farmers Markets in Gölyaka

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Çilimli Merkez Pazar Yeri
Düzce Belediyesi Balık Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Düzce Belediyesi Halk Pazarı
Erdemler Anahtar
Erdemler Anahtar
Gösterişli Ticaret
Gösterişli Ticaret
Güler Market
Güler Market
Kalıcı Konutlar Kapalı Pazaryeri
Mutlu Kuruyemiş
Mutlu Kuruyemiş
Pazar Yeri
Salı Pazarı
Salı Pazarı
Sebze Meyve ve Gıda Pazar Yeri
Ümit İletişim
Ümit İletişim
Yeşil Doğa Market
Yeşil Doğa Market

Clinics in Gölyaka

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hacı Yakup Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Yazıpınar Sağlık ocağı

Gas Stations in Gölyaka

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #3249011419

TR #3249011433

TR #7976473043

TR #7976473064

Banks in Gölyaka

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziraat Bankası

Stadiums & Teams in Gölyaka

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Gölyaka

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bolu Air Base	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gölyaka

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Esen Mahalle Camii
Gölyaka Sanayi Camii
Hacıyakup Köy Camii
Kuyudüzü Cami
Kuyudüzü Camisi
Yazıpınar Camii
Yunusefendi 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 Gölyaka

What is the population of Gölyaka?

Gölyaka has a population of 20,353 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 372 people per square mile, spread across 54.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gölyaka?

Gölyaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 28.8 inches of snow.

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