Type: | neighbourhood |
Province: | Mersin |
District: | Erdemli |
Yeniyurt | |
Population Total: | 315 |
Population As Of: | 2022 |
Coordinates: | 36.6333°N 41°W |
Elevation M: | 875 |
Postal Code: | 33730 |
Area Code: | 0324 |
Yeniyurt is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 315 (2022).[2] It is situated in the peneplane area of the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Erdemli is and to Mersin. The area around the village is full of Roman ruins including a castle and two bridges still used by pedestrians. But the village was founded during the Ottoman era. It was originally a part of Veyselli village. But it 1933 it was issued from Veyselli and was declared a village. The village's main economic activity is farming. Tomato and various other vegetables and fruits are produced.[3]