Şahna, Erdemli Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Erdemli
Şahna
Population Total:260
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.85°N 53°W
Elevation M:975
Postal Code:33730
Area Code:0324

Şahna is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 260 (2022).[2] The village is situated in the peneplane area to the north of Çukurova (Cilicia) plains. The distance to Erdemli is and the distance to Mersin is . According to village dwellers, the original name of the village was Şahane yer ("Wonderful place") referring to the beautiful forest scenery around the village. It was founded 200 years ago by Yörüks (then nomadic Turkmen people) from Alanya. A part of the village named Üzümlü recently issued from the village. Main economic activities in the village are farming and animal breeding. Tomato, cucumber, peach, pear and grapes are the major crops.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 12 July 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. http://www.erdemliziraatodasi.org/erdemli_goster.asp?id=130 Erdemli Chamber of agriculture page