Bayat is a village in Durağan District, in Sinop Province, Türkiye. Bayat lies at 540 m above sea level, in the Küre mountains. It has 132 inhabitants. The nearest city is Boyabat, 17.2 km to the west. Among the landmarks around are Dodurga Dam (3.7 km), Boyabat Dam (17.1 km) and Boyabat Castle (18.7 km).