Güzelkent, Sinop

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Güzelkent is a place on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, about 80 km west of the provincial capital of Sinop. It connects with its forests and landscapes, the countryside, with the sea, so the Blue. Therefore, it is also called the village of the The Green connects with the Blue beautiful village (Turkish: Yeşili Maviye Kavuşturan Güzelkent ). Previously the village under the name Helaldi was known.

Güzelkent is a place of the district Türkeli, which in turn lies in the province of Sinop.

History

So far there are hardly any historical evidence to Güzelkent.

By joining villages Helaldi, Kes, Tacahmet, Yusuflu and the area Emreli the community Güzelkent was founded on 30 November 1989. July 3, 1990 Hasan Göksu (now deceased) was elected mayor. After a while the villages Tacahmet and Yusuflu of Güzelkent parted. In the next elections Sakir Sari was elected mayor. During his time further changes were noted, inter alia, the population rose significantly, many new buildings were created and land prices increased dramatically. Under the following Mayor Hüseyin Özcan, the place structurally altered back considerably.

Climate

There is a Black Sea climate, with large temperature differences between summer and winter months. At high humidity, it rains mostly at night.

Vegetation

It is striking that Güzelkent is forested stronger in the eastern area. Even in the cold winter months provide the pines and olive trees for the presence of green color. Güzelkent is one of the most wooded parts of the region.

Economy

Approximately 70% of residents living in other European countries, therefore, the population increased in July to August from about 1000 to about 4000. Due to the new construction is in the construction industry an enormously high level of growth. In the meantime, has become for the residents this industry an important source of income. Another source of income is fishing. During the fishing season, both amateur and professional fishermen are out on their cutters. There are also many anglers. The cooperative for fishermen and fishing companies support the fishermen in their activities. Numerous restaurants, cafes, tea houses, supermarkets, bakeries, carpentry, carpenters, textile and cable factories are other sources of income of the inhabitants.

There is a Grund-/Hauptschule with 8 teachers, and a total of 8 classes for Z. 248 students.

A health center directly opposite the school is present and in the 4 km away district capital Türkeli a hospital.