Belen, Tarsus Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Tarsus
Belen
Population Total:546
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.0333°N 76°W
Elevation M:615
Area Code:0324

Belen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 546 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Tarsus is and its distance to Mersin is .[3] The area around Belen was populated in the Roman Empire era of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, evident from a necropolis area next to the village. The village itself, however, was founded during the Ottoman period. The village's main economic activities are agriculture animal breeding and poultry husbandry.

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  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.tarsus.gov.tr/ortak_icerik/tarsus/koyler/belen_koyu.htm Governor2s page