Tosmurlu

Tosmurlu is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated to the north of Turkish state highway D.715 and to the west of Silifke. The distance to Silifke is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and to Mersin is 88 kilometres (55 mi). The population of Tosmurlu is 1072 [1] as of 2011. According to the village web page the village was founded by the Yörüks (once nomadic Turkmans) about two centuries ago.[2] The village economy depends on cereal agriculture. Sesame, olive, figs, grapes and honey locust are among the other crops. Some village residents work in various services in nearby Silifke.

Tosmurlur
Village
Tosmurlur is located in Turkey
Tosmurlur
Tosmurlur
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°23′N 33°54′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
100 m (330 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total1,072
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33940
Area code0324
Licence plate33

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