Tepeköy, Mersin Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Mezitli
Tepeköy
Population Total:1797
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.9167°N 51°W
Elevation M:1375

Tepeköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,797 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3] [4]

Mostly surrounded by the Toros Mountains, Tepeköy is a mountain town at an average altitude of about . Its main road leads to Fındıkpınarı another town to the east. The distance to Mersin is . The village was founded by Turkmens. In 1994 it was declared a township.

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: 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.