Kösbucağı
Kösbucağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,933 (2022).[2] It is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and to Mersin is 48 kilometres (30 mi). There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. But the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. Main economic activity is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village.[3]
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  Kösbucağı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°41′N 34°15′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,933 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| 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.
- Erdemli chamber of agriculture page (in Turkish)
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