Egemen, Tarsus
Egemen (formerly: Çayboyu) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 550 (2022).[2] It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity). The Mediterranean Sea coast is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) to the south and Berdan River is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east. The distance to Tarsus is 23 kilometres (14 mi) and to Mersin is 45 kilometres (28 mi).[3] Situated in the fertile plains, farming is the major economic activity. Cotton and green house vegetables are the main crops. The village suffers from frequent floods from Berdan River.
Egemen | |
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  Egemen Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°48′N 34°57′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 550 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Area code | 0324 |
References
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- Tarsus governor's page (in Turkish)
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