Batısandal

Batısandal (meaning "west sandalwood" named after Santalum album, a common tree) is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the hilly region to the south of the Taurus Mountains. It is a dispersed settlement about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north west of Erdemli and 57 kilometres (35 mi) west of Mersin. The population of the village is 748 [1] as of 2012.

Batısandal
Village
Batısandal
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°34′N 34°11′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total748
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33740
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

The village was founded by a Turkmen clan from Central Asia. Initially named Kelete, it was administratively included in Limonlu. In 1929, it was declared a village. There are historical ruins around the village such as an archaeological site (named Öküzlü), a church and Ottoman tombstones of the early 19th century. Main products of the village are vegetables and fruits. Olive and Laurus are also produced.[2]

References
  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish) Archived October 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine


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