Sorgun (also called Büyüksorgun) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 834 (2022).[2] Its distance to Erdemli is 48 kilometres (30 mi) and to Mersin is 84 kilometres (52 mi). The village is situated in the Taurus Mountains, and in summers, it is used as a summer resort, also known as a yayla. The village is one of the oldest Turkmen villages around. The traditional Yörük articles are exhibited by the muhtar of the village. Around Sorgun there are ruins that date back to the Roman and Byzantine era and tombstones from the Ottoman era. The main economic activities of the village are agriculture, animal breeding and beehiving.[3] Tomato, cucumber, apple, cherry and hickory nut are among the crops grown in the village.
Sorgun
Büyüksorgun | |
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  Sorgun Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°52′N 34°08′E / 36.867°N 34.133°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,380 m (4,530 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 834 |
| 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.
- ^ "Sorgun köyü" (in Turkish). Agricultural chamber of Erdemli. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
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