Sökün, Silifke Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Silifke
Sökün
Population Total:517
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.35°N 35°W
Elevation M:3
Postal Code:33940
Area Code:0324

Sökün is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 517 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Göksu Delta. It is almost merged to Kurtuluş another village to the southwest of Sökün. The distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is . The main economic activity is farming. The area around the village is fertile. But being a low altitude village, in some years the village suffers flood damage. Almost all crops native to Mediterranean are produced. But strawberry is the most pronounced crop.

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.