Yenisu, Silifke

Yenisu
Village
Yenisu

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 36°32′N 33°41′E / 36.533°N 33.683°E / 36.533; 33.683Coordinates: 36°32′N 33°41′E / 36.533°N 33.683°E / 36.533; 33.683
Country  Turkey
Province Mersin Province
District Silifke
Elevation 1,060 m (3,480 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 91
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 33940
Area code(s) 0324
Licence plate 33

Yenisu is a small village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. The village at 36°32′N 33°41′E / 36.533°N 33.683°E / 36.533; 33.683 is situated in the Taurus Mountains. The distance to Silifke is 50 kilometres (31 mi) . The population of Yenisu is 91 [1] as of 2011 . The village was founded by Yörüks (once nomadic Turkmens) probably two centuries ago. Main crops of the village are vegetables and fruits such as apple and almond.

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