Sarıveli, Tarsus

Sarıveli is a village in Tarsus district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°56′N 34°43′E it is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity). Çukurova Motorway ( O-51) is to the north and Turkish state highway D.400 is to the south of the village. The distance to Tarsus is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 45 kilometres (28 mi).[1] The population of the village was 418 [2] as of 2012. It is a typical Çukurova village. cotton and fresh vegetables being the main crops.

Sarıveli
Village
Sarıveli
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°56′N 34°43′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictTarsus
Elevation
130 m (425 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total418
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33400
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

References
  1. Tarsus governor's page (in Turkish)
  2. Statistical Institute


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