Tosmurlu
Tosmurlu is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°23′N 33°54′E it is situated to the north of Turkish state highway 
D.715 and to the west of Silifke. The distance to Silifke is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) and to Mersin is 88 kilometres (55 mi).
The population of Tosmurlu is 1072 [1] as of 2011. According to the village web page the village was founded by the Yörüks (once nomadic Turkmans) about two centuries ago.[2] The village economy depends on cereal agriculture. Sesame, olive, figs, grapes and honey locust are among the other crops. Some village residents work in various services in nearby Silifke.
Tosmurlur | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Tosmurlur Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′N 33°54′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,072 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
References
- Statistical Institute
- Village web page (in Turkish) Archived 2012-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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