Kelahmet, Tarsus
Kelahmet is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 557 (2022).[2] It is in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) and to the south of Tarsus. It is situated to the north of the Mediterranean Sea coast and west of the Berdan River. Its distance to Tarsus is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 40 kilometres (25 mi). Situated in fertile plains, farming is the major economic activity with cotton and greenhouse vegetables as popular crops.
Kelahmet | |
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  Kelahmet Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′N 34°59′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 557 |
| 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.
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