Duroğlu

Duroğlu is a belde (town) in the central district (Giresun) of Giresun Province, Turkey. At 40°50′20″N 38°28′17″E Duroğlu is situated along the Aksu River. It is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Giresun and the Black Sea coast. The population of Duroğlu was 2919[1] as of 2013. The town which is thought to be five centuries old was probably a caravan stop between the Black Sea coast and Central Anatolia in the historical times.

Duroğlu
Town
Duroğlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 40°51′N 38°28′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceGiresun Province
DistrictGiresun (central district)
Elevation
80 m (265 ft)
Population
 (2013)
  Total2,919
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
28030
Area code(s)0454
Licence plate28

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