Demircili, Silifke
Demircili | |
|---|---|
  Demircili Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°26′N 33°57′E / 36.433°N 33.950°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 385 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Demircili (ancient Imbriogon) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 385 (2022).[2] It is situated on the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains. The distance to Silifke is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and to Mersin is 91 kilometres (57 mi). There are Roman ruins, some of which are situated along the road to the north, mostly mausoleums of wealthy Roman citizens of Seleucia who had summer residences in Demircili (then Imbriogon), as many Silifke residents still do today.[3] The main economic activity is agriculture. Olives and pistachios are the most pronounced crops.
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.
- ^ "Silifke mayor's page" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2012-11-29.