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.