Ulupınar, Gülnar

Ulupınar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 243 (2022).[2] It is in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Gülnar is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 140 kilometres (87 mi). According to oral tradition the former name of the village was Katarcalı, referring to a well known family of the village. But the name was confused with Katırcalı and the villagers renamed the village.[3]

Ulupınar
Ulupınar is located in Turkey
Ulupınar
Ulupınar
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°16′N 33°35′E
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictGülnar
Elevation
670 m (2,200 ft)
Population
 (2022)
243
Time zoneTRT (UTC+3)
Postal code
33702
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. Personal page of Saadet Bilir (in Turkish)


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