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Değirmendere

Kocaeli, Turkey · Asia

About Değirmendere

Değirmendere is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Derince, 23km from Osman Gazi Bridge.

Değirmendere is a town located in Kocaeli, Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Değirmendere sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Değirmendere to your route.

About Değirmendere

Değirmendere Merkez is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gölcük, Kocaeli Province, Turkey. Its population is 6,226 (2022). Değirmendere was an independent municipality until it was merged into the municipality of Gölcük in 2008. The town is located on the south coast of Izmit Bay, between Gölcük and

Read more Halidere. It was the epicenter of the 1999 Marmara earthquake that almost wiped out the town as well as neighboring towns. Değirmendere is well known for its hazelnuts, sweet cherries, and public cultural activities.

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Where is Değirmendere located?

Değirmendere is located in Kocaeli, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.7200 latitude, 29.7808 longitude.

What is the population of Değirmendere?

Değirmendere has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Kocaeli
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.7200, 29.7808

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Değirmendere

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Osman Gazi Bridge

Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

23 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Intercity Istanbul Park

A 5.3km FIA Grade 1 circuit east of Istanbul that has hosted the Turkish Grand Prix, known for its Turn 8.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Değirmendere

  • 23 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
  • 72 km15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 73 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Değirmendere.

Halıdere

🇹🇷 Turkey

2 km away

Gölcük

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km away

Derince

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km awayPop. 125,485

Körfez

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km away

İhsaniye

🇹🇷 Turkey

6 km awayPop. 9,186

Ulaşlı

🇹🇷 Turkey

7 km awayPop. 2,630

Bahçecik

🇹🇷 Turkey

13 km awayPop. 8,648

İzmit

🇹🇷 Turkey

13 km awayPop. 196,571

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