Evkafçiftliği Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Silifke
Evkafçiftliği
Population Total:131
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.45°N 69°W
Elevation M:225
Postal Code:33940
Area Code:0324

Evkafçiftliği is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 131 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Göksu River valley. The village is to the east of Turkish state highway D.715. The distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is . During the Ottoman Empire era, the village was a vakıf which was dedicated for sustaining holy places in Mecca and Medina (now in Saudi Arabia). Although it is no longer a vakıf, it still keeps its former name (Evkafçitliği means "vakıf farm"). The main economic activity is farming. The village produces olives and various fruits. There is also an olive press which serves olive producers in Göksu River valley.

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.