Kösbucağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,933 (2022).[2] It is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and 48 kilometres (30 mi) to Mersin. There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. However, the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. The main economic activity of the village is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village.[3]

Kösbucağı
Kösbucağı is located in Turkey
Kösbucağı
Kösbucağı
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°41′N 34°15′E / 36.683°N 34.250°E / 36.683; 34.250
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
525 m (1,722 ft)
Population
 (2022)
1,933
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 page (in Turkish)