Çavdarlı, Tarsus

Çavdarlı (formerly Kıristan) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 280 (2022).[2] It is in the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains and to the north of Tarsus. It is situated to the northwest of Berdan Dam reservoir and to the south of Keşbükü creek a branch of Berdan River. Its distance to Tarsus is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 55 kilometres (34 mi). The population is on decrease because of migration to cities. Major economic activity of the village is fruit farming. Grape and olive are the main crops. Beehiving and poultry husbandry are secondary activities.[3]

Çavdarlı
Çavdarlı is located in Turkey
Çavdarlı
Çavdarlı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°02′N 34°47′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictTarsus
Elevation
375 m (1,230 ft)
Population
 (2022)
280
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Area code0324

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. Official report on Tarsus villages (in Turkish)
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