Tepeköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,797 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]

Tepeköy
Tepeköy is located in Turkey
Tepeköy
Tepeköy
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°55′N 34°17′E / 36.917°N 34.283°E / 36.917; 34.283
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictMezitli
Elevation
1,375 m (4,511 ft)
Population
 (2022)
1,797
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)

Mostly surrounded by the Toros Mountains, Tepeköy is a mountain town at an average altitude of about 1,375 metres (4,511 ft). Its main road leads to Fındıkpınarı another town to the east. The distance to Mersin is 56 kilometres (35 mi). The village was founded by Turkmens. In 1994 it was declared a township.

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
  4. ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.