Doğusandal

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Doğusandal
Doğusandal is located in Turkey
Doğusandal
Doğusandal
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°24′E / 36.767°N 34.400°E / 36.767; 34.400
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
330 m (1,080 ft)
Population
 (2022)
267
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

Doğusandal (meaning "East sandalwood" named after Santalum album, a common tree) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 267 (2022).[2] It is situated in the lower slopes of the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Erdemli is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 30 kilometres (19 mi). There are ruins of Byzantine settlements around the village, however the village was founded about four centuries ago. The main agricultural crops grown in the village are citrus, olive and tomato.[3]

References[edit]

  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. ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish) Archived February 13, 2015, at the Wayback Machine