Arslanköy
| Arslanköy (Efrenk) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Arslanköy Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°01′N 34°17′E / 37.017°N 34.283°ECoordinates: 37°01′N 34°17′E / 37.017°N 34.283°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Toroslar |
| Elevation | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 2,247 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33315 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Arslanköy (also called Efrenk) is a town in Mersin Province, Turkey.
Geography
Arslanköy is a mountain town at 37°01′N 34°17′E / 37.017°N 34.283°E . Highway distance to Mersin is 51 kilometres (32 mi). It is a mountain town situated on Toros Mountains with an altitude of approximately 1,475 metres (4,839 ft). The population was 2247 as of 2012. [1]
History
The early settlers were nomadic Oghuz Turks (Turkmens) who began to use the vicinity as a summer camp (Turkish: yayla) in the 14th century. Later a village was established. Some of the most influential folk poets like Karacaoğlan of the 17th century and Dadaloğlu of the 19th century are believed to have spent some years in Arslanköy.
Arslanköy previously an ambiguous village, made news in 1947 local elections. The candidate of the opposition won the elections for village headman (Turkish: muhtar). A civil servant supporting the governing party, tried to alter the official minutes . But residents of the village resisted and fought for their preference.[2]
Arslanköy was declared a seat of township in 1954
Economy
Owing to high altitude, Arslanköy is one of the coolest parts of the province. The main crops are cereals and some fruits such as apples and peaches.
References
- ↑ TurksatArchived September 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ An essay (Turkish)