Type: | neighbourhood |
Province: | Mersin |
District: | Silifke |
Tosmurlu | |
Population Total: | 1,203 |
Population As Of: | 2022 |
Coordinates: | 36.3833°N 87°W |
Elevation M: | 100 |
Postal Code: | 33940 |
Area Code: | 0324 |
Tosmurlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,203 (2022).[2] It is situated to the north of Turkish state highway D.715 and to the west of Silifke. The distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is . According to the village web page the village was founded by the Yörüks (once nomadic Turkmans) about two centuries ago.[3] The village economy depends on cereal agriculture. Sesame, olive, figs, grapes and honey locust are among the other crops. Some village residents work in various services in nearby Silifke.