Belen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 546 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Tarsus is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 55 kilometres (34 mi).[3] The area around Belen was populated in the Roman Empire era of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, evident from a necropolis area next to the village. The village itself, however, was founded during the Ottoman period. The village's main economic activities are agriculture animal breeding and poultry husbandry.
Belen | |
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  Belen Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°02′N 34°42′E / 37.033°N 34.700°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 546 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0324 |
References edit
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Governor2s page
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