Gücüş Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Erdemli
Güçüş
Population Total:269
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.65°N 46°W
Elevation M:640
Postal Code:33730
Area Code:0324

Güçüş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 269 (2022).[2] It is situated in the forests of the Toros Mountains to the east of the Alata creek canyon. The distance to Erdemli is and to Mersin. The village is a Turkmen village. It was named after the phrase Güç iş meaning "Hard work", referring to the hardships encountered during the foundation of the village. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Tomato and cucumber are among the more important crops of the village. Olive production is on the rise.[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=105 Erdemli chamber of agriculture