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Oğuzeli

Gaziantep, Turkey · Asia

About Oğuzeli

Oğuzeli is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Sekili, 48km from Halfeti (Sunken Village).

Oğuzeli is a town located in Gaziantep, Turkey. With a population of 11,527, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Oğuzeli 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 Oğuzeli to your route.

About Oğuzeli

Oğuzeli is a municipality and district of Gaziantep Province, Turkey. Its area is 689 km2, and its population is 36 644 (2025). It is the 6th most populated district of Gaziantep, making it one of the smaller and rural districts alongside Araban, Karkamış, Nurdağı, Yavuzeli. Nevertheless, it is the closest district to

Read more the two urban districts of Şehitkamil and Şahinbey that make up Gaziantep City, with its municipal center located just Southeast of the city and the district bordering Hasan Kalyoncu University located at the edge of Şahinbey. As a suburban district, large areas of the district are made of agricultural farms, most particularly used for growing pistachios. The town is historically inhabited by Turkmens of the Barak tribe and Abdals of the Maya Sekenler tribe. The suburban district is most significant for housing the Gaziantep GZT Airport, historically referred to as Oğuzeli International Airport, as the 10th busiest airport in Türkiye as of 2025, connecting Gaziantep to many domestic and international destinations. The district is not linked with rail connections and while scheduled shuttle busses going to and from the airport exist, the only ways of reaching the municipal settlement of Oğuzeli remain to be busses and private cars. It is reached through the E90 European motorway, connecting to the O-54 Gaziantep Ring Road, exiting it at its Southeastern edge.

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Where is Oğuzeli located?

Oğuzeli is located in Gaziantep, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 36.9657 latitude, 37.5134 longitude.

What is the population of Oğuzeli?

Oğuzeli has a population of approximately 11,527 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
11,527
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Gaziantep
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
36.9657, 37.5134

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 Oğuzeli

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

İmam Çağdaş

A Gaziantep kebab and baklava house on Uzun Çarşı, trading since 1887 and regarded as the benchmark for pistachio baklava and Ali Nazik kebab. Downstairs is a working baklava kitchen.

16 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Halfeti (Sunken Village)

Half of old Halfeti disappeared under the Birecik Dam reservoir in 2000, leaving a minaret standing out of the Euphrates. Boats run from the quay past submerged houses to the cliff fortress of Rumkale.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Yeşildere

🇹🇷 Turkey

2 km awayPop. 2,701

Sekili

🇹🇷 Turkey

14 km awayPop. 2,643

Gaziantep

🇹🇷 Turkey

16 km awayPop. 2,222,415

Uluyatır

🇹🇷 Turkey

16 km away

Doğanpınar

🇹🇷 Turkey

16 km away

Şehitkamil

🇹🇷 Turkey

17 km away

Şahinbey

🇹🇷 Turkey

18 km away

Kocatepe

🇹🇷 Turkey

18 km awayPop. 1,216

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