Mara, Silifke
Mara (formerly: Mağara, Kırobası) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 359 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Silifke and 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Mersin. It had a much higher population during medieval times. The Greeks who made up a part of the population were deported to Greece during the compulsory population exchange between Greece and Turkey (Turkish: mübadele) in 1920s. Modern day Mara is known for its annual commemoration day for Marshal Fevzi Çakmak.
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.
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