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Güzelkent, Turkey

Sinop · Turkey

Güzelkent is a small town in Sinop, Turkey with a population of 1,382. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

1,382 Population 11/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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About Güzelkent

Güzelkent is a village in Türkeli District of Sinop Province, Turkey. Its population is 920 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It is a coastal town of Black Sea. It is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Türkeli. According to old maps, there was a Greek town named Colussa near the current Güzelkent. Later a Turkish village named Helaldı was founded. After merging with other nearby villages Heladı was renamed as Güzelkent and was made a seat of township in 1989. The main economic activities of the town are fishing and light industry based on forestry.

People

Population1,382
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population1,382
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates41.9484°, 34.3945°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceSinop
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.5 inches (1,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.5 inches (83 cm)

About Güzelkent

Güzelkent is a small town in Turkey (Sinop) with a population of 1,382. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Güzelkent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 277 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 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below Turkey avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area125.8 sq mi (325.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates41.9484°N, 34.3945°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above Turkey avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on May 12, 2025.

Apr 29, 2005 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Aug 17, 2000 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Feb 12, 2021 7 km SE of Daday, Turkey M4.6 91 km
May 19, 2006 92 km NE of Sinop, Turkey M4.6 147 km
May 12, 2025 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.5 127 km
Jul 21, 2013 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 117 km
Nov 22, 2009 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey M4.5 97 km
Jun 5, 1997 59 km N of Abana, Turkey M4.4 74 km
Aug 12, 2022 16 km NW of Çorum, Turkey M4.3 150 km
Apr 1, 2023 16 km NNW of Ilgaz, Turkey M4.3 122 km
May 12, 2025 5 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey M4.3 133 km
Jul 28, 2013 26 km E of Tosya, Turkey M4.2 103 km
Mar 27, 2022 17 km NNE of Tosya, Turkey M4.2 91 km
Jan 12, 1998 7 km SSE of Gümü?hac?köy, Turkey M4.2 146 km
Jun 16, 1999 16 km WSW of Tosya, Turkey M4.2 120 km
Apr 11, 2021 12 km WNW of Laçin, Turkey M4.1 127 km
Jul 22, 2016 34 km N of Sinop, Turkey M4.1 80 km
Feb 24, 2022 33 km NE of Tosya, Turkey M4.1 84 km
Apr 17, 2003 25 km NNE of Türkeli, Turkey M4.1 24 km
Jul 18, 2004 17 km NW of Ilgaz, Turkey M4.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Güzelkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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Libraries in Güzelkent

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ayancık Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Restaurants in Güzelkent

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

56
Tourisitik Tessisleri

Cafes in Güzelkent

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

208
209
78

Airports Near Güzelkent

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kastamonu AirportKFSMedium Airport
Sinop AirportNOPMedium Airport

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 Güzelkent

What is the population of Güzelkent?

Güzelkent has a population of 1,382 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 125.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Güzelkent?

Güzelkent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches, with 32.5 inches of snow.

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