Aydınlar, Erdemli
Aydınlar (formerly Avgadı) is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°46′N 34°07′E it is situated in Taurus Mountains. The distance to Erdenli is 33 kilometres (21 mi) and to Mersin is 69 kilometres (43 mi). population of the village was 238[1] as of 2012. There are cedar and turpentine forests around the village and the former name of the village may refer to game animals ("av" in Turkish means hunt). The major economic activity is agriculture. Apple, cherry and cereals are produced. Animal breeding is another activity.[2]
Aydınlar
(Avgadı) | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Aydınlar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°07′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,340 m (4,395 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 238 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
References
- "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish) Archived February 13, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
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