Küstülü
Küstülü (former Yanıkköy) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 751 (2022).[2] It is 30 kilometres (19 mi) north west of Erdemli and about 65 kilometres (40 mi) west of Mersin. There are traces of ancient civilizations around the village (See Üçayaklı ruins) But the village was founded in 1790 by a Turkmen tribe named Elbeyli. Küstüllü ise a dispersed settlement due to shortage of irrigation water. Main economic activity is farming. Tomato cucumber and bean among the main crops Fruits like plum, peach and apple are also produced.[3]
Küstülü | |
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  Küstülü Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°41′N 34°06′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 751 |
| 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 (in Turkish)
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