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Gebze at a glance

  • Gebze is home to about 280,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Türkiye.
  • It's the largest place in Kocaeli.
  • It's about 47 km to Istanbul, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Karamürsel (20 km), Yalova (21 km) and Sultanbeyli (22 km).

A first date in Gebze

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Gebze. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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 Gebze: questions and answers

How far around Gebze can I search?

Within 50 km of Gebze there are 21 towns and cities — Istanbul, Sultanbeyli and İzmit among them — with more than 17 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gebze free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gebze 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 Gebze real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gebze?

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

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