Kösbucağı Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Erdemli
Kösbucağı
Population Total:1,933
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.6833°N 49°W
Elevation M:525
Postal Code:33730
Area Code:0324

Kösbucağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,933 (2022).[2] It is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about and to Mersin. There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. However, the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village.[3]

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=120 Erdemli chamber of agriculture page