Sökün, Silifke
Sökün is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 517 (2022).[2] It is situated in the delta of Göksu River. It is almost merged to Kurtuluş another village to the southwest of Sökün. The distance to Silifke is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and to Mersin is 86 kilometres (53 mi). The main economic activity is farming. The area around the village is fertile. But being a low altitude village, in some years the village suffers flood damage. Almost all crops native to Mediterranean are produced. But strawberry is the most pronounced crop.
Sökün | |
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  Sökün Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°21′N 34°01′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 517 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| 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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