Akpınar is a neighbourhood and yayla (summer resort) in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 208 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Akpınar is located 44 kilometers away from Erdemli and 80 kilometers away from Mersin. Being a yayla, the population increases during the summer months and most of the buildings in the village are vacant during the winter months.
Akpınar | |
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  Akpınar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′N 34°03′E / 36.817°N 34.050°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,430 m (4,690 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 208 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code | 0324 |
References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.