Karayayla is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 205 (2022).[2] It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the northeast of Tarsus and the junction of the motor ways O.21 and O.52. The village is slightly elevated with respect to the plains. Its distance to Tarsus is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 40 kilometres (25 mi).[3] The main economic activity of the village is agriculture. Grapes are the major crop of the village.
Karayayla | |
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  Karayayla Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°01′N 34°59′E / 37.017°N 34.983°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 205 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| 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.
- ^ Tarsus governor's page
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