Kuskan Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Gülnar
Kuskan
Population Total:1846
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.4833°N 49°W
Elevation M:875
Postal Code:33702
Area Code:0324

Kuskan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,846 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4]

Geography

Kuskan is a mountain town with an altitude of and it is quite far from the main highways. The distance to selected localities are, to Gülnar, to Mut (another district center of Mersin Province) and to Mersin.

Economy

Kuskan is a typical agricultural town. Traditional crops are cereals. But lately some farmers try other crops such as grape, apple, pistachio and olive. There are a few carpet weaving looms in the town. But weaving is on the decline.[5]

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. Web site: Law No. 6360. 6 December 2012 . Official Gazette. tr.
  4. Web site: Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units. 12 September 2010. Official Gazette. tr. DOC.
  5. http://www.kuskan.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=27 Town page (In Turkish)