Gümüşhacıköy

Gümüşhacıköy is a town in the westernmost part of Amasya Province of Turkey, 20 km from the larger town of Merzifon. It is the seat of Gümüşhacıköy District. Its population is 14,582 (2021). The mayor is Zehra Özyol (CHP).

Gümüşhacıköy
Municipality
Gümüşhacıköy
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°52′N 35°13′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceAmasya
DistrictGümüşhacıköy
Government
  MayorZehra Özyol (CHP)
Population
 (2021)
14,582
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Websitewww.gumushacikoy.bel.tr

The name Gümüşhacıköy is an amalgamation of two separate villages Gümüş (silver) and Hacıköy (the village of pilgrims).

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