Hacıhalilarpaç Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Erdemli
Hacıhalilarpaç
Population Total:1,047
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.7333°N 57°W
Elevation M:170
Postal Code:33730
Area Code:0324

Hacıhalilarpaç (also called Halilarpaç) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,047 (2022).[2] The village is situated among citrus gardens in the peneplane area to the north of Çukurova (Cilicia) plains. The distance to Erdemli is and the distance to Mersin is .

The village was founded in 1773. The name of the village refers to the founder of the village Hacı Halil. According to tradition, three brothers who were barley (Turkish: arpa) producers founded three villages including Arpaçsakarlar, a former village, now included in Greater Mersin and Arpaçbahşiş located southwest of Halilarpaç and Halilarpaç.[3] During Ottoman era, Halilarpaç was a quarter of Elvanlı, a village south of Halilarpaç. In 1934 Halilarpaç was issued from Elvanlı. Citrus (orange, lemon etc.) is the main product of the village. Tomato is also produced.

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://semboltatilsitesi.tr.gg/HACIHAL%26%23304%3BLARPA%C7-K-Oe-Y-Ue-.htm Page of Sembol