Dağlı, Erdemli

Dağlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 824 (2022).[2] It is situated in the forests of the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Erdemli is 19 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 29 kilometres (18 mi).

Dağlı
Dağlı is located in Turkey
Dağlı
Dağlı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°45′N 34°25′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 (2022)
824
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

The village is known for the ruins of the ancient Dağlı Castle (Turkish: Dağlı kalesi) which requires restoration. There is also an ancient public fountain. Main economic activity of the village is fruit farming. Citrus and tomato are the main crops, but recently, olive has been replacing the traditional 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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