Aydınlar (formerly Avgadı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 354 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is located 33 kilometres (21 mi) away from Erdemli and 69 kilometres (43 mi) away from Mersin. There are cedar and turpentine forests around the village and the former name of the village may refer to game animals ("av" in Turkish means hunt). The major economic activity is agriculture. Apple, cherry and cereals are produced. Animal breeding is another activity.[3]
Aydınlar
Avgadı | |
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  Aydınlar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°07′E / 36.767°N 34.117°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,340 m (4,400 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 354 |
| 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.
- ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish) Archived February 13, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
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