Aim. The aim of this study was to detect the knowledge levels and and type of contraceptivemethods in women living in the center of Yozgat, a central Anatolian city. Methods. This studywas done in 441 women who agreed to participate into the study attending Obstetrics andGynecology Service between October 2010 and July 2011 by using a questionnaire application.The inquiries were filled out by a nurse with face to face conversation. Results. Of the 441 womenin the study group, demographic parameters was as the following: the average age 34.27 ± 9.3years, gravidity 2.70±1.86, parity 2.00±1.5, abortion 0.30±1.2, and number of live children2.05±1.25. The rates of contraceptive method usage were 72.4%. The most common usedcontraceptive method was detected to be intrauterine device (41%). The second and third mostcommon used methods were withdrawal (23%) and condom (19.5%), respectively. The percentageof the women who did not use any contraceptive method was 27.6% and the most common causeof this condition was child expectancy (63.9%). Conclusion. In our study, the rate of any familyplanning method usage is 72.4% and IUD is the most preferred method. Among the participants ofthe study, the level of knowledge about family planning is 88.2%.