Duroğlu
| Duroğlu | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Duroğlu Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°51′N 38°28′E / 40.850°N 38.467°ECoordinates: 40°51′N 38°28′E / 40.850°N 38.467°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Giresun Province |
| District | Giresun (central district) |
| Elevation | 80 m (265 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 2,919 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 28030 |
| Area code(s) | 0454 |
| Licence plate | 28 |
Duroğlu is a belde (town) in the central district (Giresun) of Giresun Province, Turkey. At 40°51′N 38°28′E / 40.850°N 38.467°E Duroğlu is situated along the Aksu River. It is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Giresun and the Black Sea coast. The population of Duroğlu was 2919 [1] as of 2013. The town which is thought to be five centuries old was probably a caravan stop between the Black Sea coast and Central Anatolia in the historical times.
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