Yeniyürük is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Aydıncık, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 391 (2022).[2] Its name ("new Yörük") refers to the fact that the village was founded by Yörüks who settled during the Seljuks (or Anatolian Beyliks) era (in contrast to Yörüks of the 9th century) The distance to Aydıncık is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin 195 kilometres (121 mi). The village is situated in the Toros Mountains.

Yeniyürük
Yeniyürük is located in Turkey
Yeniyürük
Yeniyürük
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°14′N 33°22′E / 36.233°N 33.367°E / 36.233; 33.367
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictAydıncık
Elevation
675 m (2,215 ft)
Population
 (2022)
391
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33847
Area code0324

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.