Kösbucağı | |
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  Kösbucağı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°41′N 34°15′E / 36.683°N 34.250°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,933 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Kösbucağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. [1] Its population is 1,933 (2022). [2] It is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and 48 kilometres (30 mi) to Mersin. There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. However, the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village. [3]
References
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture page (in Turkish)