Güzelkent, Sinop Explained

Type:village
Province:Sinop
District:Türkeli
Güzelkent
Population Total:920
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:41.95°N 58°W
Other Name:Helaldı
Elevation M:10
Postal Code:57910
Area Code:0368

Güzelkent is a village in Türkeli District of Sinop Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 920 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] It is a coastal town of Black Sea. It is east of Türkeli. According to old maps, there was a Greek town named Colussa near the current Güzelkent.[4] 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.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Köy
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 13 March 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2012/12/20121206-1.htm Law No. 6360
  4. Web site: An 18th century map by Robert de Vaugondy . 2011-11-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426001809/http://www.helaldi.com/calismalar/hel-hakinda/modules/HelaldiTarihi/images/Robert_de_Vaugondy_Didier-1751.jpg . 2012-04-26 . dead .