Tosmurlu | |
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  Tosmurlu Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′N 33°54′E / 36.383°N 33.900°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,203 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
| 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 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and to Mersin is 88 kilometres (55 mi). 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.
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.
- ^ Village web page (in Turkish) Archived 2012-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
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