Harfilli, Erdemli

Harfili (former Cıcık) is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province. It is situated in the high plateau of Toros Mountains at 36°47′N 34°03′E. In summers, it is also a yayla of Erdemli which is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Harfili. The population of Harfili was 285 [1] as of 2012. There are ancient ruins around the village. Main economic activities of the village are farming and animal breeding. Tomato, cucumber, peach, cherry and apple are produced. Every year a village festival named "Raw vegetable festival" is held in the village.[2]

Harfili
(Cıcık)
Village
Harfili
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°47′N 34°03′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
1,370 m (4,500 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total285
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324
Licence plate33

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  2. Erdemli chamber of agriculture page (in Turkish)


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