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 | |
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Village | |
![]() ![]() Batısandal Location in Turkey | |
Coordinates: 36°34′N 34°11′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Mersin Province |
District | Erdemli |
Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 748 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 33740 |
Area code(s) | 0324 |
Licence plate | 33 |
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
- "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish) Archived October 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine