Kepez | |
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Coordinates: 40°05′59″N 26°23′48″E / 40.09972°N 26.39667°E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Çanakkale |
District | Çanakkale |
Population (2022)
[1] | 35,390 |
Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
Kepez is a seaside town ( belde) in the Çanakkale District, Çanakkale Province, Turkey. [2] Its population is 35,390 (2022). [1] The town has its own municipality which was established in 1992.
Kepez is located 3 kilometers south from Çanakkale city center. It is on the main İzmir to Çanakkale highway, the D.550. Kepez has a port.
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Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1985 | 3,404 | — |
1990 | 4,282 | +4.70% |
1997 | 6,280 | +5.62% |
2007 | 10,655 | +5.43% |
2012 | 15,431 | +7.69% |
2017 | 25,544 | +10.61% |
2022 | 35,390 | +6.74% |
Source: Population censuses (1985-1997) [3] [4] [5] and TÜIK (2007-2022) [1] |
Kepez is a rapidly growing town, made up of predominantly new housing in the form of apartment blocks.
There is a water park in Kepez and it has its own beach area and a sea front promenade with restaurants, cafes and a picnic area. The town has a municipality building, a large park and picnic area and playground for children as well as a small park in the centre which has a couple of small tea houses. There are some supermarkets and small shops and many small restaurants. The area is served with a central taxi point and is on the Çanakkale bus route with regular connections to the city centre. Kepez has a covered market which is open every Monday.
Kepez has a large dental centre, social services centre and two hospitals nearby. The Turhan Mildon Culture and Craft Centre organizes regular events. There is a sports stadium and a chess club.