Karakeşli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 887 (2022).[2] It is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north east of Erdemli and about 42 kilometres (26 mi) west of Mersin. The population of the village is composed of a once-nomadic tribe (a subunit of Sarıkeçili Turkmen tribe) which was settled in 1865 in its present location. The major economic activity is greenhouse farming. Citrus cucumber and tomato are main crops.[3]
Karakeşli | |
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  Karakeşli Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°39′N 34°19′E / 36.650°N 34.317°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 887 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code | 0324 |
References
edit- ^ 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)
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