Egemen, Tarsus Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Tarsus
Egemen
Population Total:550
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.8°N 91°W
Elevation M:5
Area Code:0324

Egemen (formerly: Çayboyu) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 550 (2022).[2] It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity). The Mediterranean Sea coast is to the south of Egemen and Berdan River is to the east. The distance to Tarsus is and the distance to Mersin is .[3] Situated in the fertile plains, farming is the major economic activity. Cotton and green house vegetables are the main crops. The village suffers from frequent floods from the Berdan River.

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.tarsus.gov.tr/ortak_icerik/tarsus/koyler/cayboyu_koyu.htm Tarsus governor's page