Çiftepınar (literally "double fountain") is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,111 (2022).[2] It lies along the west bank of Karakız creek. It was split off from Pınarbaşı, a nearby village, in 1954, and it makes up a larger conglomeration, along with both Pınarbaşı and Elvanlı, another village to the south. Its distance to Erdemli is 17 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 30 kilometres (19 mi). The town was founded by a Turkmen tribe named Keşli Türkmen. The village economy depends agriculture and especially citrus farming.[3]
Çiftepınar | |
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  Çiftepınar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 34°21′E / 36.717°N 34.350°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,111 |
| 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.
- ^ Agricultural chamber of Erdemli (in Turkish)
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