Akdere, Silifke Explained

Type:	neighbourhood
Province:	Mersin
District:	Silifke
Akdere
Population Total:	1268
Population As Of:	2022
Coordinates:	36.25°N 78°W
Elevation M:	120
Postal Code:	33900
Area Code:	0324

Akdere is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.^[1] Its population is 1,268 (2022).^[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).^{[3] [4]}

Geography

Akdere is in a rural area of the Silifke district, which itself is a part of the Mersin Province. The distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is . Akdere is in a narrow valley which runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea coast. Although the geodesic distance to seaside is about, the town is not considered a coastal town.

Economy

The main economic activity in Akdere is agriculture, especially forced crop agriculture.

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. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.