Karayayla, Tarsus Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Tarsus
Karayayla
Population Total:205
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:37.0167°N 93°W
Elevation M:150
Area Code:0324

Karayayla is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 205 (2022).[2] It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the northeast of Tarsus and the junction of the motor ways O.21 and O.52. The village is slightly elevated with respect to the plains. Its distance to Tarsus is and its distance to Mersin is .[3] The main economic activity of the village is agriculture. Grapes are the major crop of the village.

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.tarsus.gov.tr/ortak_icerik/tarsus/koyler/karayayla_koyu.htm Tarsus governor's page