Kösbucağı
Kösbucağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,933 (2022). It is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and 48 kilometres (30 mi) to Mersin. There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. However, the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture page (in Turkish)