of the town etc.. The construction of the Boyabat Dam on the Kızıl River near Duragan (operational since 2012), a tunnel to avoid the highest peak of the mountain pass towards Sinop (operational since 2009) were major infrastructure projects in the area. Notable natives Yusuf Kemal Tengirşenk (1873–1976): Foreign minister of Turkey Tayyareci Nuri Bey (1890–1914 ): Piloting pioneer Salih Zeki Bey (1864–1921): Mathematics professor References External links District governor's official website Boyabat, Sinop : Where is it in Turkey? schematic map, part of the Atlas of Turkey which also contains historic maps of the region. Boyabat pictures taken by traveller Dick Osseman in June 2005 News from Boyabat Populated places in Sinop Province Districts of Sinop Province