# Kurugöl

> village in Acıgöl, Nevşehir, central Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q18459276](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18459276)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kurugol

## Summary
Kurugöl is a village located in the Acıgöl district of Nevşehir Province in central Turkey. Situated within the Asian continent, the settlement is geographically positioned at coordinates 38.435089427566695, 34.515795917959665 and operates on Turkey's standard time zone (UTC+03:00). According to the Address-Based Population Registration System, the village recorded a population of 873 in 2024.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Village of Turkey (also classified as a city/large human settlement in broader contexts).
- **Location**: Acıgöl, Nevşehir Province, Central Turkey, Asia.
- **Coordinates**: Lat 38.435089427566695, Lon 34.515795917959665.
- **Country**: Turkey.
- **Timezone**: UTC+03:00 (Standard Time in Turkey).
- **License Plate Code**: 50.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 0.
- **Turkey Village ID**: 25039.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/11h1tr4dn.
- **Population (2024)**: 873 (409 male, 464 female).
- **Data Sources**: Statistics derived from the Address-Based Population Registration System published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).

## FAQs
**Where is Kurugöl located?**
Kurugöl is situated in the Acıgöl district of Nevşehir Province, within the central part of Turkey and the continent of Asia. It is located specifically at latitude 38.435089427566695 and longitude 34.515795917959665.

**What are the administrative codes for Kurugöl?**
The village uses the license plate code 50 and has a local dialing code of 0. It is officially registered under Turkey Village ID 25039.

**How has the population of Kurugöl changed recently?**
The population has fluctuated over the last decade, peaking at 1,012 in 2013. While it dropped to a low of 873 in 2024, the village saw a temporary increase to 960 residents in 2023.

## Why It Matters
As a recognized administrative unit within the Acıgöl district, Kurugöl serves as a specific example of demographic trends in rural Central Turkey (Cappadocia region). The availability of detailed, longitudinal population data—broken down by gender from 2013 to 2024—makes it a useful case study for analyzing migration patterns, birth rates, and urbanization effects in Nevşehir Province. Its inclusion in the Google Knowledge Graph and multiple Wikipedia language editions (Turkish, Chechen, Tatar, Vietnamese) indicates it is a defined geographical entity of record.

## Notable For
- **Longitudinal Demographic Tracking**: Possesses a complete dataset of population figures and gender splits for every year between 2013 and 2024.
- **Geographical Specificity**: Defined by exact geodetic coordinates within the Asian continent.
- **Administrative Identification**: Uniquely identified by the Turkish Statistical Institute with Village ID 25039.
- **Digital Presence**: Indexed in the Google Knowledge Graph and maintained across four distinct Wikipedia language versions.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Kurugöl is a settlement located in the central region of Turkey, specifically within the boundaries of the Acıgöl district in Nevşehir Province. The settlement is administratively recognized as a "village of Turkey." Its precise geospatial location is recorded as latitude 38.435089427566695 and longitude 34.515795917959665. The village falls under the continent of Asia and adheres to the Turkey Standard Time zone (UTC+03:00) year-round, as confirmed by official regulatory publications.

Administratively, the village is identified by the license plate code **50**, corresponding to the Nevşehir province, and utilizes the local dialing code **0**. It holds the official Turkish Village ID **25039**.

### Demographics and Population Trends
The population of Kurugöl has been systematically tracked via the Address-Based Population Registration System managed by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). The data reveals a gradual decline in population from 2013 to 2024, with intermittent fluctuations.

*   **2013**: The population stood at **1,012** (510 male, 502 female).
*   **2014**: Decreased slightly to **995** (498 male, 497 female).
*   **2015**: Dropped to **977** (499 male, 478 female).
*   **2016**: Further reduction to **955** (487 male, 468 female).
*   **2017**: Recorded at **952** (475 male, 477 female), showing a near-even gender split.
*   **2018**: Declined to **945** (464 male, 481 female), marking a shift where females outnumbered males.
*   **2019**: Population fell to **930** (454 male, 476 female).
*   **2020**: Dropped to **915** (445 male, 470 female).
*   **2021**: Continued decline to **897** (432 male, 465 female).
*   **2022**: Slight increase to **902** (428 male, 474 female).
*   **2023**: A significant spike occurred, reaching **960** (449 male, 511 female), the highest female count recorded in the provided dataset.
*   **2024**: The population reached its lowest recorded point in the dataset at **873** (409 male, 464 female).

### Digital and Data Identity
Kurugöl is represented in various digital knowledge systems. It is indexed in the Google Knowledge Graph with the ID `/g/11h1tr4dn`. The entity has sitelinks across four Wikipedia language editions: Chechen (ce), Turkish (tr), Tatar (tt), and Vietnamese (vi), reflecting its recognition in multilingual databases. All demographic and administrative data regarding the village are archived and verified through official Turkish government channels, including the Official Gazette and TÜİK reports.

## References

1. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20230307031655/https://www.kgm.gov.tr/SiteCollectionDocuments/KGMdocuments/Istatistikler/DevletIlYolEnvanter/IllereGoreIlYollari.pdf)
2. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20240224154238/https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2016/09/20160908-2.pdf)
3. [Source](https://support.microsoft.com/tr-tr/topic/t%C3%BCrkiye-de-dst-uygulamas%C4%B1-sona-ermi%C5%9Ftir-56f14484-a323-543c-5e36-f701723f5b22)
4. [Source](https://www.bilkent.edu.tr/rehber/citycode.htm)
5. [Adrese Dayalı Nüfus Kayıt Sistemi. Turkish Statistical Institute](https://www.tuik.gov.tr)
6. [Adrese Dayalı Nüfus Kayıt Sistemi 2021 yılı verileri. Turkish Statistical Institute](https://www.tuik.gov.tr/indir/duyuru/favori_raporlar.xlsx)