Kuyupınar is a village (Turkish: köy) located within the district of Göynük, which is part of Bolu Province in north‑western Turkey. The settlement falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Göynük Municipality and is governed according to Turkish local‑government regulations for villages.
Geographical context
- Province: Bolu
- District: Göynük
- Region: Black Sea (Karadeniz) region of Turkey
Administrative status
Kuyupınar is classified as a rural settlement. As with other villages in Turkey, local affairs are overseen by a muhtar (village head) elected by the residents.
Demographics
Population figures for Kuyupınar are not consistently published in widely accessible encyclopedic sources. The most recent official data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) are not publicly specified for this village, and therefore a precise number cannot be provided here.
Economy and infrastructure
The village’s economy is typically based on agriculture, animal husbandry, and small‑scale forestry activities, reflecting the broader economic patterns of rural communities in the Göynük district. Basic infrastructure such as road access, electricity, and water supply is maintained by the district authorities, though detailed specifications are not documented in major reference works.
Historical and cultural notes
There is no extensive documented history for Kuyupınar in major encyclopedic publications. The name “Kuyupınar” can be interpreted from Turkish as “well spring,” suggesting a historical association with a water source, which is a common toponymic element in rural Turkey.
References
- Administrative divisions of Turkey, Ministry of Interior.
- General information on village governance, Turkish Local Administration Law.
Note: Specific statistical data (e.g., exact population, coordinate location) and detailed historical records for Kuyupınar, Göynük are not available in the consulted encyclopedic sources.
