Karayayla, Tarsus
Karayayla is a village in Tarsus district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated at 37°01′N 34°59′E in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the northeast of Tarsus and the junction of the motor ways O-21 and O-52. The village is slightly elevated with respect to the plains. Its distance to Tarsus is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 40 kilometres (25 mi).[1] The population of Karayayla was 192 [2] as of 2012. Main economic activity is agriculture and grapes is the major crop of the village.
Karayayla | |
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Village | |
Karayayla Location in Turkey | |
Coordinates: 37°01′N 34°59′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Mersin Province |
District | Tarsus |
Elevation | 150 m (495 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 192 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 33400 |
Area code(s) | 0324 |
Licence plate | 33 |
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