Elvanlı

Elvanlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 2,337 (2022).[2] It is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of state road D.400 and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the Mediterranean Sea coast. Distance to Erdemli is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 28 kilometres (17 mi). The altitude of the village is about 160 metres (520 ft).

Elvanlı
Neighbourhood
Elvanlı is located in Turkey
Elvanlı
Elvanlı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°42′N 34°22′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2022)
2,337
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

History

The name of the village refers to a certain Elvan Bey who founded the village in the 14th century. Elvan Bey was a Turkmen leader and it is claimed that he was probably a member of Karamanids house which established the Beylik of Karaman. During Ottoman Empire era, Elvanlı was a seat of bucak (subcounty).[3] But later on a nearby village Tömük, which was a former hamlet of Elvanlı, became a local center of attraction and Elvanlı partially lost its former importance.

Economy

Elvanlı is one of the wealthier villages of Mersin Province. Several kinds of citrus fruit are produced in large quantities. The village is also famous for its picnic area called Dedekavak.

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. "History of the village" (in Turkish). Muhtar=2009.
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