Keben is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province.[1] Its population is 557 (2022).[2] Distance to Silifke is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 105 kilometres (65 mi). It is situated to the north of Turkish state highway D.715 and Göksu River. The village is famous for its main crop, namely pomegranate. This product is now proposed to be officially registered as pomegranate of Keben (Turkish: Keben narı).[3] Another important product is plum.
Keben | |
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  Keben Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°26′N 33°44′E / 36.433°N 33.733°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 557 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| 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.
- ^ "Silifke online news {{in lang|tr}}". Archived from the original on 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
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