Batısandal (meaning "west sandalwood" named after Santalum album, a common tree) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 744 (2022).[2] It is situated in the hilly region to the south of the Taurus Mountains. It is a dispersed settlement about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north west of Erdemli and 57 kilometres (35 mi) west of Mersin.

Batısandal
Batısandal is located in Turkey
Batısandal
Batısandal
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°34′N 34°11′E / 36.567°N 34.183°E / 36.567; 34.183
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (2022)
744
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33730
Area code0324

The village was founded by a Turkmen clan from Central Asia. Initially named Kelete, it was administratively included in Limonlu. In 1929, it was declared a village. There are historical ruins around the village such as an archaeological site (named Öküzlü), a church and Ottoman tombstones from the early 19th century. Main products of the village are vegetables and fruits. Olive and Laurus are also produced.[3]

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 October 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine