Merkezköyler Postal Codes: 81902 | Kaynaşlı, Düzce, Karadeniz

Key Facts

Merkezköyler is a central village district located within the Kaynaşlı district of Düzce Province in the Karadeniz (Black Sea) region of Turkey. Situated in the northwestern part of the country, this administrative unit represents the most local level of governance within Turkey's hierarchical structure. Merkezköyler serves as the central hub for the surrounding rural settlements that collectively form the core administrative area of Kaynaşlı district. The region lies approximately 30 kilometers inland from the Black Sea coast, characterized by the lush, forested landscapes typical of the western Black Sea region, with elevations ranging from the coastal plains to the foothills of the nearby mountains. While specific population figures for Merkezköyler itself are not widely published separately from Kaynaşlı district data, the broader Kaynaşlı district has a population of approximately 20,000 residents spread across its various settlements. The area covers several square kilometers of predominantly rural territory, with agriculture and small-scale commerce serving as primary economic activities. As the central administrative village unit, Merkezköyler contains multiple smaller settlements and neighborhoods that fall under its jurisdiction, though it does not contain further subdivided administrative regions below the village level. This location serves as an important reference point for accessing postal code information and administrative services for the central settlements within Kaynaşlı district.