Yağda is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 362 (2022).[2] It is situated in the peneplain area of the Taurus Mountains. The distance to the town of Erdemli is 47 kilometres (29 mi), and to the port of Mersin, the distance is 83 kilometres (52 mi). The citrus groves around the village provide kindling and the village is named after kindling oil (Yağ means oil in Turkish). The main economic activity is farming, and a variety of fruits and vegetables are produced.[3]

Yağda
Yağda is located in Turkey
Yağda
Yağda
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°03′E / 36.733°N 34.050°E / 36.733; 34.050
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
1,310 m (4,300 ft)
Population
 (2022)
362
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish)