Alaçam, Mut Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Mut
Alaçam
Population Total:704
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.7°N 49°W
Elevation M:560
Postal Code:33600
Area Code:0324

Alaçam is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 704 (2022).[2] It is situated to the northwest of Mut and south of Magras Mountain a part of Taurus Mountains. Distance to Mut is and to Mersin is .

The first reference to the village is dated at 1913. The origin of the population was probably a Turkmen tribe named Karadöneli. The main economic activity is agriculture. But irrigation is an important problem. Main crops of the village are cereals and grapes which require little irrigation. Towards Göksu River to east olive and apricot are also produced.[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://saffetozturk.blogcu.com/alacam-koyu/6101777 Personal page about the village