Şeyhömer, Gülnar Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Gülnar
Şeyhömer
Population Total:486
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.3333°N 51°W
Elevation M:1000
Postal Code:33702
Area Code:0324

Şeyhömer is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 486 (2022).[2] It is situated to the south of the road connecting Gülnar to west. Its distance to Gülnar is and to Mersin is .

History

The Turkmen village was founded in the fourteenth century by a religious leader named Şeyh Ömer from Bukhara (a city in modern Uzbekistan). Şeyh Ömer's tomb is in the village. There are also Roman age rock tombs around the village.[3]

Economy

The village is also a yayla of Aydıncık residents who seek cooler places to spend the summers. The major economic activity is agriculture. Cereals as well as squash, bean and garbanzo are among the crops. Fruits are also produced.[3]

Trivia

According to mythology Şeyh Ömer helped Karamanoğlu sultan in capturing Mamure Castle.

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.gulnarlilar.org/gulnar-kasaba-ve-koyler/koylerimi/category/35.html Gülnar development page