Fakılı, Erdemli Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Erdemli
Fakılı
Population Total:198
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.7333°N 46°W
Elevation M:680
Postal Code:33730
Area Code:0324

Fakılı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 198 (2022).[2] It is situated in the forests of the Toros Mountains. It is located on the eastern side of the Alata River valley opposite to Koramşalı at the western side of the valley. The distance to Erdemli is and to Mersin. The village is named after Fakih, who founded the village in the 1520s. The neighborhood's main economic activity is farming. Tomato, cucumber, pomegranate, beans and grapes are the main crops.[3]

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.erdemliziraatodasi.org/erdemli_goster.asp?id=97 Erdemli chamber of agriculture