Sorgun, Erdemli Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Erdemli
Sorgun
Population Total:834
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.8667°N 42°W
Elevation M:1380
Postal Code:33730
Area Code:0324
Other Name:Büyüksorgun

Sorgun (also called Büyüksorgun) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 834 (2022).[2] Its distance to Erdemli is and to Mersin is . The village is situated in the Taurus Mountains, and in summers, it is used as a summer resort, also known as a yayla. The village is one of the oldest Turkmen villages around. The traditional Yörük articles are exhibited by the muhtar of the village. Around Sorgun there are ruins that date back to the Roman and Byzantine era and tombstones from the Ottoman era. The main economic activities of the village are agriculture, animal breeding and beehiving.[3] Tomato, cucumber, apple, cherry and hickory nut are among the crops grown in 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. Web site: Sorgun köyü. Agricultural chamber of Erdemli. 30 September 2011. tr.