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]