Yağda is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 362 (2022).[2] It is situated in the peneplain area of the Taurus Mountains. The distance to the town of Erdemli is 47 kilometres (29 mi), and to the port of Mersin, the distance is 83 kilometres (52 mi). The citrus groves around the village provide kindling and the village is named after kindling oil (Yağ means oil in Turkish). The main economic activity is farming, and a variety of fruits and vegetables are produced.[3]
Yağda | |
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  Yağda Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°03′E / 36.733°N 34.050°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 362 |
| 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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