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Sıraç, Erdemli

Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°20′E / 36.767°N 34.333°E / 36.767; 34.333
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Sıraç
Sıraç is located in Turkey
Sıraç
Sıraç
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°20′E / 36.767°N 34.333°E / 36.767; 34.333
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
800 m (2,600 ft)
Population
 (2022)
702
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

Sıraç is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 702 (2022).[2] It is situated in the southern slopes of the Toros Mountains. The distance to Erdemli is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 40 kilometres (25 mi). The village was founded during the Ottoman Empire and in 1865 some members of Karakeçili Turkmen tribe were settled in the village. The village was specialized in saddle manufacture. Its earlier name Saraç ("saddle manufacturer") eventually became Sıraç. In the 20th century the former prefession was replaced by farming, beekeeping and animal breeding. The springs around the village also contribute to village economy.[3]

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. ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish)