Akpınar, Erdemli

Akpınar is a small village and yayla (summer resort) in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°49′N 34°03′E it is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Distance to Erdemli is 44 kilometres (27 mi) and to Mersin is 80 kilometres (50 mi). The population of Akpınar was 41 as of 2012.[1] However being a yayla, the population increases during the summer months and there are most of the buildings in the village are vacant during the winter months.

Akpınar
Village
Akpınar
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°49′N 34°03′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
1,430 m (4,690 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total41
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33750
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

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