Yeniyurt is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of
Erdemli
Erdemli is a town and district of Mersin Province in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, west of the city of Mersin.
Geography
Erdemli is located between the districts of Mezitli (to the east) and Silifke (to the west). In the north, Erdemli i ...
,
Mersin Province,
Turkey. Its population is 315 (2022). It is situated in the peneplane area of the
Taurus Mountains. 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 area around the village is full of
Roman ruins including a castle and two bridges still used by the pedestrians. But the village was founded during the
Ottoman era. It was originally a part of
Veyselli village. But it 1933 it was issued from Veyselli and was declared a village. Main economic activity is farming. Tomato and various other vegetables and fruits are produced.
Erdemli chamber of agriculture
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See also
* Yeniyurt castle
References
{{Erdemli District
Neighbourhoods in Erdemli District