Kızılen
Kızılen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 482 (2022).[2] It is situated in a valley of a dry river bed. Its distance to Erdemli is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and to Mersin is 70 kilometres (43 mi) . There are traces of ancient civilizations around the village. But the village was founded by a Turkmen tribe from Taşkale of Karaman Province. In the early years of the Turkish Republic Kızılen was a neighbourhood of Küstülü, another village to the south east. But in 1961 it gained its legal status a s a village. Main economic activity is agriculture. Tomato, cucumber, bean as well as fruits like apple, peach and cherry are among the crops.[3]
Kızılen | |
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  Kızılen Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°42′N 34°05′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 482 |
| 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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