Piraziz
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Piraziz | |
|---|---|
  Piraziz Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′N 38°08′E / 40.933°N 38.133°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Giresun |
| District | Piraziz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mahmut Esat Ayyıldız (AKP) |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 8,400 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 28340 |
| Area code | 0454 |
| Climate | Cfa |
| Website | piraziz |
Piraziz is a town in Giresun Province on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It is the seat of Piraziz District.[2] Its population is 8,400 (2022).[1]
Piraziz was part of the neighbouring Bulancak district until 1987, when the Piraziz District was established.
In the Ottoman Empire period, the town was named Piridede-Abdal.
