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Karayakup,_Erdemli Latitude and Longitude:

36°46′N 34°22′E / 36.767°N 34.367°E / 36.767; 34.367
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Karayakup
Karayakup is located in Turkey
Karayakup
Karayakup
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°22′E / 36.767°N 34.367°E / 36.767; 34.367
Country Turkey
Province Mersin
District Erdemli
Elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (2022)
616
Time zone UTC+3 ( TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

Karayakup is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. [1] Its population is 616 (2022). [2] The village is situated in the peneplane area to the north of Çukurova (Cilicia) plains. The distance to Erdemli is 23 kilometres (14 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 60 kilometres (37 mi).

History

The area around the village was inhabited during the ancient and medieval ages. There are two castle ruins to the south of the village, Gökçam and Fanazlık. The village itself was founded four centuries ago by a Turkmen clan from Karaman. The village was named after the leader of the clan. During the Turkish War of Independence in 1920s, almost all village men were enlisted and a woman named Elif was appointed as the muhtar (village head) of the village making her the first female muhtar around. In 1989 a neighbourhood of the village named Sinap was issued from Karayakup.

Economy

The main economic activity is farming. Various vegetables and fruits are produced. Tomato, cucumber, olive and grapes are among the main crops. Sheep breeding and beekeeping are other activities. [3]

References

  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Erdemli Chamber of agriculture