Nuru, Silifke Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Silifke
Nuru
Population Total:506
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.4167°N 68°W
Elevation M:555
Postal Code:33940
Area Code:0324

Nuru (sometimes spelled as Nuri) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 506 (2022).[2] Nuru is a neighbourhood in forests. It is situated on Toros Mountains to the west of Göksu River valley. Distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is . According to village page, it is founded about 700 years ago. Main economic activities are agriculture and animal breeding. Main crops are pistachio, figs, plum and hickory nut.[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.koylerimiz.net/20430-Mersin-Silifke-Nuru-Koyu.html Village page