Geçimli, Mut Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Mut
Geçimli
Population Total:385
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.8°N 53°W
Elevation M:860
Postal Code:33600
Area Code:0324

Geçimli (also called Malya) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province. Turkey.[1] Its population is 385 (2022).[2] It is situated to the west of Turkish state highway D.715 and to the northwest of Mut. The distance to Mut is and to Mersin is .

History

There are two archaeologically important places in the vicinity of the village. Alaoda Cave is a Cave Chapel and it is unearthed by Michael Gouche in 1955.[3] Alahan Monastery (which is in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites) is situated at east of Geçimli.

Economy

The main economic activity of the village is agriculture. Olive and apricot are two of the main crops.

External links

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.mut.bel.tr/alaoda.html Mut municipality page