Taşkuyu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 392 (2022).[2] It is close to Eshabıkehf, the cave of Seven Sleepers, which is considered a pilgrimage center by some. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to Tarsus and 37 kilometres (23 mi) to Mersin.
Taşkuyu | |
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  Taşkuyu Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°57′N 34°47′E / 36.950°N 34.783°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 392 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| 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.