Avadan Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Tarsus
Avadan
Population Total:246
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.0369°N 35.0989°W
Elevation M:135
Area Code:0324

Avadan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 246 (2022).[2] It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the north of Çukurova motorway. The distance to Tarsus is and the distance to Mersin is . According to village's website, the village was founded in the early years of the 19th century. The main economic activity in the village is farming. Fruits like citrus, grapes, apricots etc. are the main 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.avadankoyu.com/site/viewpage.php?page_id=12 Village page