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İyidere

Rize Province, Turkey · Asia

About İyidere

İyidere sits on the route: 10 minutes from Derepazarı, 56km from D915 Derebaşı Bends.

İyidere is a town located in Rize Province, Turkey. With a population of 5,273, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, İyidere 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 İyidere to your route.

About İyidere

İyidere is a town in Rize Province on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey, 14 km from the city of Rize. It is the seat of İyidere District. Its population is 5,362 (2021). Formerly known as Aspet, İyidere is a green rural district. The local economy depends on growing and processing tea, plus some other

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İyidere is located in Rize Province, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0119 latitude, 40.3618 longitude.

What is the population of İyidere?

İyidere has a population of approximately 5,273 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
5,273
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Rize Province
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.0119, 40.3618

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 İyidere

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Uzungöl

A serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Trabzon

An ancient Black Sea port city with a rich multicultural heritage, serving as the gateway to the stunning mountain monasteries and alpine meadows inland.

54 km · about 60 min drive

tunnel

Ovit Tunnel

One of the world's longest road tunnels at 14.3 km, burrowing under the 2,640 m Ovit Pass on the D925 between Rize and İspir, keeping the wild Kaçkar crossing open all winter.

55 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

D915 Derebaşı Bends

A terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near İyidere

  • 44 kmUzungölA serene mountain lake mirroring alpine chalets and a slender mosque in the misty Black Sea highlands.
  • 55 kmOvit TunnelOne of the world's longest road tunnels at 14.3 km, burrowing under the 2,640 m Ovit Pass on the D925 between Rize and İspir, keeping the wild Kaçkar crossing open all winter.
  • 56 kmD915 Derebaşı BendsA terrifying single-lane mountain road of 13 hairpin switchbacks plunging off the Pontic ridge near Çaykara.
  • 61 kmAyder PlateauA Black Sea yayla at 1,350m in the Kaçkar foothills, its meadows dotted with wooden Hemshin houses and often lost in cloud. Hot springs at 55°C and rhododendron honey from hive-hung trees are the local specialities.

Nearby Destinations

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Derepazarı

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5 km away

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Rize

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13 km awayPop. 119,828

Hayrat

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14 km awayPop. 8,384

Güneysu

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21 km away

Gündoğdu

🇹🇷 Turkey

21 km away

Sürmene

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