Gücüş
| Güçüş | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Güçüş Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°39′N 34°12′E / 36.650°N 34.200°ECoordinates: 36°39′N 34°12′E / 36.650°N 34.200°E | |
| Country |
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| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 252 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Güçüş is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°39′N 34°12′E / 36.650°N 34.200°E it is situated in the forests of Toros Mountains to the east of Alata creek canyon. Distance to Erdemli is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) and to Mersin is 50 kilometres (31 mi). The population of Çiriş was 252 [1] as of 2012. The village is a Turkmen village. It was named after the phrase Güç iş meaning "Hard work", referring to the hardships encountered during the foundation of the village. The main econoımic activity of the village is farming. Tomato and cucumber are among the more important crops of the village. Olive production is on the rise.[2]
References
- ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ↑ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish)
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