Tozlu, Erdemli

Tozlu is a small village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is at 36°48′N 34°07′E. Distance to Erdemli is 44 kilometres (27 mi) and to Mersin is 80 kilometres (50 mi). The village is situated in the Toros Mountains and in summers it is used as a summer resort so called yayla. The winter (settled) population of Tozlu was only 50[1] as of 2012. However the during summers population may increase up to 1000. Economy of the permanent settlers depends on farming. Apple, plum and cherry are the main crops.[2]

Tozlu
Village
Tozlu
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°48′N 34°07′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
1,460 m (4,850 ft)
Population
 (2012)(winter)
  Total50
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33730
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  2. "Tozlu köyü". Agricultural chamber of Erdemli. Retrieved 23 March 2013. (in Turkish)


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