Akdere, Silifke
Akdere is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,268 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]
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  Akdere Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°15′N 33°45′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,268 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33900 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Geography
Akdere is in a rural area of the Silifke district, which itself is a part of the Mersin Province. The distance to Silifke is 33 kilometres (21 mi) and to Mersin is 115 kilometres (71 mi). Akdere is in a narrow valley which runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea coast. Although the geodesic distance to seaside is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi), the town is not considered a coastal town.
Economy
The main economic activity in Akdere is agriculture, especially forced crop agriculture.
References
- 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.
- "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
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