Kösbucağı

Kösbucağı is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province . At 36°41′N 34°15′E it is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and to Mersin is 48 kilometres (30 mi). The population of the village was 1885.[1] as of 2012. There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. But the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. Main economic activity is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village.[2]

Kösbucağı
Village
Kösbucağı in 2016
Kösbucağı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°41′N 34°15′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
525 m (1,720 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total1,885
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33730
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

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