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Rize at a glance

Rize has a population of about 120,000.
Rize is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye, is about 970 km away.
Towns nearby: Kalkandere (13 km), Çayeli (18 km) and Hayrat (20 km).

Where to meet in Rize

A weekday evening works well in Rize: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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.

Questions about dating in Rize

How far around Rize can I search?

Within 50 km of Rize there are 13 towns and cities — Ardeşen, Of and Araklı among them — with more than 340,000 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 Rize free on YADate?

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

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