Güzelyurt
Güzelyurt, meaning 'beautiful homeland', formerly Gelveri (Cappadocian Greek: Καρβάλη), is a town in Aksaray Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, at a distance of 45 km (28 mi) from the city of Aksaray. It is the seat of Güzelyurt District. Its population is 2,570 (2021). Its elevation is 1,485 m (4,872 ft).
Güzelyurt | |
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Municipality | |
Güzelyurt Location in Turkey Güzelyurt Güzelyurt (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
| Coordinates: 38°16′38″N 34°22′19″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Aksaray |
| District | Güzelyurt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ünal Demircioğlu (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,485 m (4,872 ft) |
| Population (2021) | 2,570 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0382 |
| Website | www |
This area is part of the ancient region of Cappadocia, near the Ihlara Valley.
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