Gerze, Turkey
| Gerze | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Gerze Location of Gerze | |
| Coordinates: 41°48′20″N 35°11′53″E / 41.80556°N 35.19806°ECoordinates: 41°48′20″N 35°11′53″E / 41.80556°N 35.19806°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Region | Black Sea |
| Province | Sinop |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Osman Belovacıklı (CHP) |
| Area[1] | |
| • District | 566.26 km2 (218.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Urban | 12,734 |
| • District | 21,517 |
| • District density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 57600 |
| Area code(s) | (0090)+ 368 |
| Vehicle registration | 57 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Gerze is a town and a district of Sinop Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is 49 km east of Sinop and 140 km west of Samsun.
Region
The Çeçe Sultan Tomb, a pilgrimage place, is 15 km from the town. The date of its construction is unknown. The region is noted for its traditional domestic architecture. The regions of Değirmenler and İdemli, and Gazhane Bay are popular excursion places.
References
- ↑ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ↑ "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
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