Fakılı, Erdemli

Fakılı
Neighbourhood
Fakılı is located in Turkey
Fakılı
Fakılı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°12′E / 36.733°N 34.200°E / 36.733; 34.200
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
680 m (2,230 ft)
Population
 (2022)
198
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

Fakılı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 198 (2022).[2] It is situated in the forests of the Toros Mountains. It is located on the eastern side of the Alata River valley opposite to Koramşalı at the western side of the valley. The distance to Erdemli is 24 kilometres (15 mi) and 60 kilometres (37 mi) to Mersin. The village is named after Fakih, who founded the village in the 1520s. The neighborhood's main economic activity is farming. Tomato, cucumber, pomegranate, beans and grapes are the main crops.[3]

References

  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish)



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