Gümüşhacıköy
Gümüşhacıköy | |
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| Coordinates: 40°52′N 35°13′E / 40.867°N 35.217°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Amasya |
| District | Gümüşhacıköy |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Zehra Özyol (CHP) |
| Population (2021) | 14,582 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Website | www |
Gümüşhacıköy is a town in the westernmost part of Amasya Province of Turkey, 20 km from the larger town of Merzifon. It is the seat of Gümüşhacıköy District. Its population is 14,582 (2021). The mayor is Zehra Özyol (CHP).
The name Gümüşhacıköy is an amalgamation of two separate villages Gümüş (silver) and Hacıköy (the village of pilgrims). Thus the town is still often called Hacıköy.