Gümeli is a forest town (belde) in the Alaplı District, Zonguldak Province, Turkey.[2] Its population is 1,869 (2022).[1] It is situated along Alaplı creek. The distance to Alaplı is 30 kilometres (19 mi). Gümeli is a relatively new settlement. In 1880s, It was founded by a group of families from Ordu, a city about 500 kilometres (310 mi) to the east. In 1988 a part of Gümeli was administratively issued from Gümeli to found Erenköy. In 1992, Gümeli was declared a seat of township.[3]

Gümeli
Gümeli is located in Turkey
Gümeli
Gümeli
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°07′N 31°37′E / 41.117°N 31.617°E / 41.117; 31.617
CountryTurkey
ProvinceZonguldak
DistrictAlaplı
Elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
1,869
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
67850
Area code0372

References

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  1. ^ a b "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ^ Belde Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  3. ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)