Çiriş, Erdemli
Çiriş | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Çiriş Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′N 34°13′E / 36.633°N 34.217°ECoordinates: 36°38′N 34°13′E / 36.633°N 34.217°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 910 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Çiriş is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated to the south of dense forestry of the Taurus Mountains. Distance to Erdemli is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and to Mersin is 48 kilometres (30 mi). The population of Çiriş was 910 as of 2012.[1] The village was founded in a place full of ancient ruins. It was named after the Turkish name of the plant Asphodelus. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Various vegetables and fruits (including greenhouse crops) are produced. Tropical fruits like avocado and kiwifruit are also produced.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish)
Categories:
- Villages in Erdemli District