Gümeli

Gümeli is a forest belde (town) in Alaplı district of Zonguldak Province, Turkey. It is situated along Alaplı creek at 41°07′N 31°37′E. The distance to Alaplı is 30 kilometres (19 mi). The population of Gümeli is 1984[1] as of 2011. Gümeli is a relatively a 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.[2]

For the village, see Gümeli, İvrindi.
Gümeli
Town
Gümeli
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 41°07′N 31°37′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceZonguldak Province
DistrictAlaplı
Elevation
500 m (1,640 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,984
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
67850
Area code(s)0372
Licence plate67

References
  1. Statistical Institute
  2. Mayor's page (in Turkish)


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