Pelitpınarı, Silifke

Pelitpınarı is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated on Toros Mountains to the west of Göksu River valley at 36°23′N 33°35′E. Distance to Silifke is 44 kilometres (27 mi) and to Mersin is 129 kilometres (80 mi). The population of the village was 247[1] as of 2011. The village was founded by a tribe from Karaman. Main economic activities are agriculture and goat breeding. Main crops are pistachio, figs, plum and hickory nut.

Pelitpınarı
Village
Pelitpınarı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°23′N 33°35′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
910 m (1,820 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total247
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33940
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

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