Aydınlar (formerly Avgadı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 354 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is located 33 kilometres (21 mi) away from Erdemli and 69 kilometres (43 mi) away from Mersin. There are cedar and turpentine forests around the village and the former name of the village may refer to game animals ("av" in Turkish means hunt). The major economic activity is agriculture. Apple, cherry and cereals are produced. Animal breeding is another activity.[3]

Aydınlar
Avgadı
Aydınlar is located in Turkey
Aydınlar
Aydınlar
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°46′N 34°07′E / 36.767°N 34.117°E / 36.767; 34.117
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
1,340 m (4,400 ft)
Population
 (2022)
354
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Erdemli chamber of agriculture (in Turkish) Archived February 13, 2015, at the Wayback Machine