Kuskan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,846 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]
Kuskan | |
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  Kuskan Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°29′N 33°16′E / 36.483°N 33.267°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Gülnar |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,846 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33702 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Geography
editKuskan is a mountain town with an altitude of 875 metres (2,871 ft) and it is quite far from the main highways. The distance to selected localities are, 42 kilometres (26 mi) to Gülnar, 32 kilometres (20 mi) to Mut (another district center of Mersin Province) and 170 kilometres (110 mi) to Mersin.
Economy
editKuskan is a typical agricultural town. Traditional crops are cereals. But lately some farmers try other crops such as grape, apple, pistachio and olive. There are a few carpet weaving looms in the town. But weaving is on the decline.[5]
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.
- ^ "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- ^ Town page (In Turkish)