Bolacalıkoyuncu Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Silifke
Bolacalıkoyuncu
Population Total:971
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.3369°N 33.9031°W
Elevation M:40
Postal Code:33940
Area Code:0324

Bolacalıkoyuncu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 971 (2022).[2] The village is situated on the state highway D.400. It is almost merged to Taşucu a town to the west. The distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is . The name of the village is composed of two words. Bolacalı refers to a cross bred goat (Boer goat and a local breed from Van) [3] and koyuncu means sheepman. But the village economy depends mostly on fruit and vegetable farming.

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.sabah.com.tr/Ekonomi/2012/05/25/turkiyenin-yeni-keci-irki-bolacali Sabah Newspaper article