Çiriş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of
Erdemli,
Mersin Province,
Turkey. Its population is 1,000 (2022). It is situated to the south of the dense forestry of the
Taurus Mountains. The distance to Erdemli is and to
Mersin
Mersin (), also known as İçel, is a large city and a port on the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of Mersin Province, Mersin (İçel) Province. It is made up of four municipalities and dis ...
is . The village was founded in a place full of ancient ruins. It was named after the Turkish name of the plant
Asphodelus. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Various vegetables and fruits (including greenhouse crops) are produced. Tropical fruits like avocado and kiwifruit are also produced.
Erdemli chamber of agriculture
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References
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Neighbourhoods in Erdemli District