Pınarbaşı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 909 (2022).[2] It is almost merged with Elvanlı, another village to the south. The distance to Erdemli is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and 31 kilometres (19 mi) to Mersin. The village was founded in 1865 as a result of Ottoman policy of Turkmen emplacement. The former name of the village was Çakalkeşli. In 1954, a neighbourhood was issued from the village and the village was named as Pınarbaşı, referring to the water resources of the village. The village's economy depends on fresh water fishing and citrus farming.
Pınarbaşı | |
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  Pınarbaşı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 34°21′E / 36.717°N 34.350°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 909 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code | 0324 |
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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