Hüseyinler, Silifke
| Hüseyinler | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
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Across the canyon | |
  Hüseyinler Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°32′N 34°03′E / 36.533°N 34.050°ECoordinates: 36°32′N 34°03′E / 36.533°N 34.050°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 572 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Hüseyinler is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. The village at 36°32′N 34°03′E / 36.533°N 34.050°E 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). The population of Hüseyinler was 572 [1] as of 2011 . 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).[2] Main activity of the village is agriculture. The crops include tomato and beans. Export of bay leaf also contribute to village economy.
References
- ↑ Statistical Institute Archived September 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Silifke governor's page (Turkish)