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Hüseyinler, Silifke

Coordinates: 36°32′N 34°03′E / 36.533°N 34.050°E / 36.533; 34.050
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Hüseyinler
Across the canyon
Across the canyon
Hüseyinler is located in Turkey
Hüseyinler
Hüseyinler
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°32′N 34°03′E / 36.533°N 34.050°E / 36.533; 34.050
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
670 m (2,200 ft)
Population
 (2022)
565
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33940
Area code0324

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.

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Silifke governor's page (in Turkish) Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine