Devrek
Devrek is a town in Zonguldak Province in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Devrek District. Its population is 27,444 (2022). It was founded as Hamidiye, in the sanjak of Bolu. Devrek was incorporated into the Zonguldak Province on May 14, 1920. The mayor is Çetin Bozkurt (CHP).
Devrek | |
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Municipality | |
Devrek Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°13′31″N 31°57′37″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Zonguldak |
| District | Devrek |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Çetin Bozkurt (CHP) |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 27,444 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 67800 |
| Area code | 0372 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | www |
Since 1984, in the third week of July, the Devrek Walking Stick and Culture Festival is held in the town. The most notable tourist destination in the area is Yedigöller National Park. During February and March there are pig hunting drives.
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