# Güzelyurt

> district of Aksaray, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q1004503](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1004503)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Güzelyurt)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/guzelyurt

## Summary
Güzelyurt is a town and district located in Aksaray Province, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. Situated at an elevation of 1,485 meters, it had a population of 10,467 as of 2022. The district is characterized by its cold semi-arid climate and features notable geological landmarks, such as fairy chimneys.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Aksaray Province, Turkey (Asia)
- **Coordinates**: 38.2772° N, 34.3719° E
- **Elevation**: 1,485 meters above sea level
- **Population**: 10,467 (2022, Address-Based Population Registration System)
- **Climate**: Cold semi-arid climate (Köppen classification, 1991–2020)
- **Official Language**: Turkish
- **Timezone**: UTC+03:00 (Time in Turkey, effective Oct 2, 2018)
- **HASC Code**: TR.AK.GY
- **Website**: http://www.guzelyurt.gov.tr/
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -751782
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 1717636
- **Wikidata ID**: Q1010575 (implied from structured data)
- **Wikipedia Title**: Güzelyurt
- **Commons Category**: Güzelyurt
- **Aliases**: Güzelyurt, Aksaray, Guzelyurt, Arianzo
- **External Identifiers**:
  - VIAF ID: 151342255
  - Freebase ID: /m/0bj85l
  - GeoNames ID: 313199
  - iNaturalist Place ID: 106126
  - OpenWeatherMap City ID: 313199
  - Library of Congress Authority ID: n85260440
  - National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007564883805171
  - Who's on First ID: 890460841
  - Kültürenvanteri Taxonomy ID: 1494

## FAQs
**Q: Where is Güzelyurt located?**
A: Güzelyurt is a town and district in Aksaray Province, Turkey, situated within the Asian continent.

**Q: What is the climate classification of Güzelyurt?**
A: The town has a cold semi-arid climate according to Köppen classification data for the period 1991–2020.

**Q: What is the current population of Güzelyurt?**
A: As of 2022, the population of Güzelyurt is 10,467, recorded via the Address-Based Population Registration System.

**Q: What are some historical population trends for Güzelyurt?**
A: Population records show a rural population of 13,387 in 1990 and an urban population of 3,795 in the same year. By 2022, the rural population was 7,875 and the urban population was 2,592.

**Q: What geological features are associated with Güzelyurt?**
A: The district is known for fairy chimneys, particularly in the Selime Kasabası area, as documented in image records.

## Why It Matters
Güzelyurt is an administrative district in Turkey with a unique combination of high-altitude geography and specific climatic conditions. Its documentation across multiple international databases like VIAF, GeoNames, and the Library of Congress highlights its recognition as a distinct geopolitical and geographical entity. The presence of notable geological structures, such as fairy chimneys, also gives it regional significance.

## Notable For
- **Geological Features**: Presence of fairy chimneys in Selime Kasabası, Güzelyurt.
- **Administrative Role**: Classified as a town and district with HASC code TR.AK.GY.
- **Global Digital Presence**: Indexed in 26 Wikipedia language editions and multiple international knowledge bases.
- **Climate Specificity**: Defined by a cold semi-arid climate in official meteorological classifications.
- **Elevation**: Positioned at a significant altitude of 1,485 meters.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Güzelyurt is located in Aksaray Province, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. Its precise coordinates are 38.277222222222° latitude and 34.371944444444° longitude. The district sits at an elevation of 1,485 meters above sea level. It operates within the "Time in Turkey" zone (UTC+03:00), a standard adopted on October 2, 2018.

### Demographics
The population of Güzelyurt is tracked via the Address-Based Population Registration System. As of 2022, the total population is 10,467.

The population is divided into rural and urban segments, which have fluctuated over time:

**Rural Population Trends:**
- 1990: 13,387
- 2000: 13,061
- 2010: 10,668
- 2020: 8,386
- 2022: 7,875

**Urban Population Trends:**
- 1990: 3,795
- 2000: 3,775
- 2010: 2,634
- 2020: 2,581
- 2022: 2,592

(Data for 2019 shows a rural population of 2,756 and an urban population of 8,467, which deviates significantly from adjacent years.)

### Climate
The Köppen climate classification for Güzelyurt is "cold semi-arid climate" (based on data from 1991 to 2020). This information is referenced from Turkey's official meteorological resources.

### Governance and Administration
Güzelyurt is officially recognized as a town and district. It is identified by the HASC code TR.AK.GY. The district maintains an official website at http://www.guzelyurt.gov.tr/. The official language of the district is Turkish.

### Culture and Imagery
Güzelyurt is associated with specific visual documentation, including a Wikivoyage banner image. Photographic records on Wikimedia Commons depict landmarks such as "Fairy Chimneys" in Selime Kasabası, Güzelyurt, Aksaray.

### Digital Presence and Identifiers
Güzelyurt is cataloged in a wide array of digital and academic databases.

**Academic and Library Catalogs:**
- VIAF ID: 151342255
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n85260440
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007564883805171

**Geographical and Scientific Databases:**
- GeoNames ID: 313199
- OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 1717636
- iNaturalist Place ID: 106126
- OpenWeatherMap City ID: 313199
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -751782

**Knowledge Graphs and Encyclopedias:**
- Freebase ID: /m/0bj85l
- Who's on First ID: 890460841
- Wikipedia: The district has a "sitelink count" of 31 and is represented in 26 language editions, including English, German, French, and Russian.

### Alternate Names
The entity is known by several aliases, including Güzelyurt, Aksaray, Guzelyurt, and Arianzo.

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. [Source](https://statoids.com/ytr.html)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://www.mgm.gov.tr/iklim/iklim-siniflandirmalari.aspx)
8. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File