Yeniyurt | |
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  Yeniyurt Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′N 34°07′E / 36.633°N 34.117°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 315 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 ( TRT) |
| 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 26 kilometres (16 mi) and 62 kilometres (39 mi) 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]
See also
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 (in Turkish)