Hüseyinler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 565 (2022).[2] The village is situated in the peneplane area of Toros Mountains. The distance to Silifke is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and to Mersin is 65 kilometres (40 mi). Hüseyinler is north of Kızkalesi (Corycus of the antiquity) and Adamkayalar ( a location known for Roman rock reliefs.) The road between Hüseyinler and Kızkalesi is only 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and the path (not passable by motor vehicles) to Adamkayalar is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi).[3] Main activity of the village is agriculture. The crops include tomato and beans. Export of bay leaf also contribute to village economy.
Hüseyinler | |
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 Across the canyon | |
  Hüseyinler Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°32′N 34°03′E / 36.533°N 34.050°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 565 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| 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.
- ^ Silifke governor's page (in Turkish) Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine