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A few facts about Celâliye

  • Celâliye has a population of about 7,800.
  • It lies in the Istanbul region.
  • Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye, is about 45 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kavaklı, about 9 km away.
  • Close by: Çatalca (10 km), Büyükçekmece (14 km) and Silivri (15 km).

A first date in Celâliye

In a small place like Celâliye, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Kavaklı, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Celâliye: questions and answers

How far around Celâliye can I search?

Within 50 km of Celâliye there are 14 towns and cities — Istanbul, Beylikdüzü and Arnavutköy among them — with more than 16 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Celâliye free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Celâliye and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Celâliye real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Celâliye?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Türkiye or abroad.

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