Çarıklar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 2,544 (as of 2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]
Çarıklar | |
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  Çarıklar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°06′N 32°52′E / 36.100°N 32.867°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Anamur |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 2,544 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33630 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Geography edit
The distance of the town center of Çarıklar to Anamur is only 7 kilometres (4.3 mi). Dragon River at the west of Çarıklar functions as the borderline between Anamur and Çarıklar. Çarıklar is one of the most dispersed settlements in Mersin Province with the north to south dimension in excess of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi).
History edit
The 841-metre (2,759 ft) tall hill Azıtepe and the ruins of the historical city of Alakise are within the town area. The present population of the town is known as Çaruklu who are members of a Turkmen tribe. In 1992, Çarıklar became a town.
Economy edit
The main economic sectors are greenhouse agriculture and dairying.[5] Strawberries and peanuts are the most important products.
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.
- ^ "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)