Ovacık, Silifke

Ovacık is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains and to the north of Silifke. At 36°30′N 34°00′E, it is 17 kilometres (11 mi) to Silifke and 97 kilometres (60 mi) to Mersin. Ovacık is situated in a region full of archaeological ruins. The population of Ovacık is 993 [1] as of 2011.

Ovacık
Village
Ovacık
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°30′N 34°00′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
805 m (2,640 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total993
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33940
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

References

  1. Statistical Institute Archived September 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine


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