Kayrak

Kayrak is a village in Gülnar district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°21′N 33°32′E it is situated on the road connecting Gülnar to Mersin. The distance to Gülnar is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 135 kilometres (84 mi) . The population of Kayrak is 704[1] as of 2012. The present population of the village is composed of Turks who settled in the village in 1800s. But nearby ruins of a castle imply that other peoples also existed in the Middle Age .

Kayrak
Village
Kayrak is located in Turkey
Kayrak
Kayrak
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°21′N 33°32′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictGülnar
Elevation
1,205 m (4,000 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total704
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33700
Area code0324
Licence plate33

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