Sümer, Mardin

Sümer is a town in Dargeçit district of Mardin Province, Turkey. Situated at 37°32′N 41°39′E it is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Dargeçit. Distance to Mardin (prevencial center) is 110 kilometres (68 mi). The population of Sümer is 2364 [1] as of 2011. Sümer was founded during Abbasid rule (9th century). In 1994 it was declared a seat of township. Major economic activity is agriculture and animal breeding. But the only notable crop is grapes.[2]

Sümer
Town
Sümer
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°32′N 41°39′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMardin Province
DistrictDargeçit
Town (belde)1994
Elevation
970 m (3,180 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total2,364
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
47750
Area code(s)0482
Licence plate47

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