Veyselli (former Karafakılı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 369 (2022).[2] The village is situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Erdemli is 27 kilometres (17 mi) and 63 kilometres (39 mi) to Mersin. The village was founded 150 years ago by a Yörük (once nomadic Turkmen) chief named Veysel. In the 20th century a group of village residents moved southeast to found Yeniyurt a neighbouring village. Later another group moved to Cyprus. Major economic activities are farming and animal breeding. Main produsts are tomato, apple peach and cereals.[3]
Veyselli | |
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  Veyselli Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′N 34°06′E / 36.633°N 34.100°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 369 |
| 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.
- ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture Archived February 13, 2015, at the Wayback Machine