Doğançay, Mersin
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Doğançay
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  Doğançay Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°51′N 34°26′E / 36.850°N 34.433°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Mezitli |
| Elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 148 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0324 |
Doğançay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 148 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mersin is 38 kilometres (24 mi). The main activity of residents is farming and agricultural activities including growing grapes, olives, pears, and almonds. The village is famous for its special grapes. Because of the uniqueness of its soil, the grapes develop a special taste at the end of the harvest season.
Cultural activities[edit]
- With the arrival of spring, the villagers collectively perform folk dances, cook some traditional meals and distribute them to residents of another village or guests from all around Mersin.
- During these festivals, they also discuss current political issues and their future plans about farming as well as entertainment.
Fruits and vegetables grown in Doğançay[edit]
Grapes are tasty because of the soil. This aspect allows residents to convert it very unique molasses, which is very popular among Turkish people, especially in the Mediterranean.
- Other usage area of the grapes is wine industry. At the beginning of, mostly, September, harvest season completely opens. Grapes turn into wine at considerable rate in the village.
Olive, plum and almond are other products.
Notable people[edit]
- Nuri Yüce is literature and turcology professor who wrote dozens of articles and books about local languages and other literature topics.
- Mustafa Keşli is a poet whose nickname is “Cıncık”. He had gathered his poems in a book and had published it.
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.
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