Sarıyer, Erdemli

Sarıyer (also called Sarıyar) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 618 (2022).[2] It is situated in the peneplane area to the south of Toros Mountains. Its distance to Erdemli is 17 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 27 kilometres (17 mi). There are historical ruins around the village . But the settlement was founded by the Yörüks (once-nomadic Turkmens from Alanya, west). Up to 1950 it was a part of Dağlı a village to the northeast of Sarıyer. Then it gained its legal entity as a village. Its original name was Sarıyar (literally "yellow cliff") referring to cliffs on both sides of the village. Main economic activity is farming. Tomato is the main crop. Citrus, locust bean and olive are also produced. Beehiving is another profitable activity.[3]

Sarıyer
Neighbourhood
Sarıyer is located in Turkey
Sarıyer
Sarıyer
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°43′N 34°24′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2022)
618
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

References
  1. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish)
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