Categories in Gerze, Turkey
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationSaw MillMobile phone storesCommunity CenterMosquesHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationArcadesConcert halls and theatersBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsBreakfast and brunchCafesFish restaurantGrocery stores and supermarketsIce Cream ShopRestaurantsTurkish restaurantsFurniture storesNurseries and garden suppliesBanksCemeteryHair SalonManicures and pedicuresApartment BuildingDepartment StoreShopping MallAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesStrip ClubHotelsHotels and motels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gerze, Turkey
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 29 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Gas station | 14 |
| General contractors | 14 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 13 |
| Wholesalers | 8 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Corporate management | 6 |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 5 |
| Beauty salons | 5 |
Gerze, Turkey Facts
| Area | 545.8 km² |
| Population | 18,310 |
| Male Population | 8,971 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 9,339 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +72.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.3% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 42.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $16,428 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Çarşı Mahallesi, Hamidiye Mahallesi, Yeni Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, 19 Mayıs Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.80361, 35.20111 |
| Postal Codes | 57600, 57602 |
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Gerze, Turkey Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,632 | 17,045 | 18,741 | 18,405 | 18,310 | 17,696 | 17,484 |
| Population Density | 19.5 / km² | 31.2 / km² | 34.3 / km² | 33.7 / km² | 33.6 / km² | 32.4 / km² | 32 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGerze, Turkey Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerze, Turkey | +72.2% | +7.4% | -2.3% |
| Sinop Province | — | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gerze, Turkey Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerze, Turkey | 40.9 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Sinop Province | 36 yrs | 37 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gerze, Turkey Population Density
Population Density: 33.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerze, Turkey | 18,310 | 545.8 km² | 33.6 / km² |
| Sinop Province | 196,740 | 5,877.6 km² | 33.5 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gerze, Turkey Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Gerze, Turkey
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gerze, Turkey
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gerze, Turkey
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gerze, Turkey Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,978 | $8,879 | $10,957 | $13,430 | $11,813 | $14,782 | $14,271 | $16,428 |
| Total GDP | $22.1M | $20.4M | $24.1M | $28.6M | $23.9M | $30.5M | $29.3M | $33.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gerze, Turkey CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerze, Turkey | 98,531 tn | 5.38 tn | 180.5 tons/km² |
| Sinop Province | 1,054,312 tn | 5.36 tn | 179.4 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gerze, Turkey CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 98,531 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 180.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/16 | 9:40 PM | 4.1 | 59.4 km | 10,000 m | 34km N of Sinop, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/14 | 2:07 PM | 4.1 | 61.4 km | 15,000 m | 24km N of Bafra, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/06 | 6:09 PM | 3.6 | 97.1 km | 6,200 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/05 | 8:15 AM | 3.1 | 94 km | 26,900 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/05 | 10:36 PM | 3 | 76.3 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/04 | 6:58 AM | 3.2 | 97.4 km | 5,400 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/03 | 7:09 AM | 4.1 | 75.3 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/14/00 | 11:16 AM | 3.6 | 95.1 km | 10,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/00 | 12:24 AM | 3.7 | 52.1 km | 10,000 m | Black Sea | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/99 | 1:52 PM | 3 | 83.3 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gerze, Turkey
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.
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