Balandız
Balandız (Gümüşlü) is a village in the Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Silifke and 105 kilometres (65 mi) from Mersin. The population of Balandız is 175 [1] as of 2011. Balandız is an agricultural village. But during summers it is also a yayla (resort). Now an unused building is under renovation to be put into service as a village museum and a library.[2]
Balandız
(Gümüşlü) | |
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Village | |
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  Balandız Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°21′N 33°44′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 175 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
References
- Statistical Institute Archived September 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- Online news (in Turkish)
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