Yakakent was founded in the 1800s by Gerze's family with 3 - 4 families. It grew up in 1893 - 1895 with the settlement of the Eastern Black Sea - escapes from Russian occupation and in 1922 by the immigrants from Thessaloniki. In 1896, the Mayor's Office was established. In the same year, the name Gümenez was changed to Yakakent which means coastal city. After 1963, it was named as ri YAKAKENT “meaning” Coastal City 19. Yakakent was established by law on the establishment of 130 districts numbered 3644 and published in the Official Gazette No. 20523 on 09.05.1990 and no. Yakakent is at the crossing point between the border of Sinop province on the Black Sea coast. The province of Samsun is 84 km away from Samsun. In the east there are Alaçam, Gerze in the west, Canik Mountains in the south and Black Sea in the north. The coasts are steep in some places horizontally, some places are steep. 14 Km of the district. coastline and 4 Km. There is a coastal band. The surface area is 204 km2. The average height of the district center is 3 m. The altitude of the district is 690 m.
Mountains; Canik Mountains are located in the south of the district; Uzunkız’da Köse Osman Hill 1397 m., Uzunkız - Karaaba between Sivri Tepe 1298 m, Mutaflı Gökyar Neighborhood Kaşbaşı Hill is 1136 m.
Streams; The important rivers of the district are the Yakakent Stream and the Celevit Stream.
There are 103 Km2 forest areas in the district. Our forests are mostly pine, oak, beech and fir trees, but they are rich in bay area.
7 km from the district. Located on the Samsun - Sinop highway, Çamgölü is a natural wonder where the sea is surrounded by forest. This unique coastal blue, where pine trees embrace the sea, has created the most beautiful harmony of green. Organized as a picnic area by the Forest Management Directorate
In Kozköy Mahallesi, the coastline adds a different beauty to the district with its sandy beach and natural beach.
Kunduz (Fish) lake in Kayalıköyu is used as a camp site especially in spring and summer months.
The most important meal is ravioli. Ravioli made with minced and walnut is eaten with garlic yogurt. Duck and chicken meat are made in tirit. County population is around 9000.