Korucuk is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 172 (2022).[2] The village is situated in Toros Mountains. Its distance to Gülnar is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 149 kilometres (93 mi).
Korucuk | |
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  Korucuk Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°19′N 33°32′E / 36.317°N 33.533°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Gülnar |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 172 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33702 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Although there are several theories about the origin of the village name, the most plausible is that it refers to forests around the village (Koru means a "small forest") [3] There are ancient rock tombs around the village and the ruins of an ancient church in the village. The ancestors of the present residents however were migrants from Central Asia.[4] Major economic activity is agriculture. There is no shortage in irrigation water and the village produces fresh vegetables.[4]
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.
- ^ Personal page of Saadet Bilir (in Turkish)
- ^ a b Gülnarlılar page (in Turkish)[permanent dead link]