Koramşalı

Koramşalı
(Kirazlı)
Village
Koramşalı

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°11′E / 36.733°N 34.183°E / 36.733; 34.183Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°11′E / 36.733°N 34.183°E / 36.733; 34.183
Country  Turkey
Province Mersin Province
District Erdemli
Elevation 700 m (2,300 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 544
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 33730
Area code(s) 0324
Licence plate 33

Koramşalı (former Kirazlı) is a village in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Geography

Koramşalı is a part of Erdemli district of Mersin Province. At 36°44′N 34°11′E / 36.733°N 34.183°E / 36.733; 34.183 it is situated in the valley of Alata creek. The distance to Erdemli is 26 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 60 kilometres (37 mi) Its population was 544. [1] as of 2012

History

On the east of a plateau, Koramşalı is quite secluded, and, although not fully investigated, it seems to have a rich history. In the vicinity of the village there are ancient graves as well as caves which are thought to be inhabited in the ancient ages. There are also Roman age rock tanks for must and vine. An undated stone bridge may also be a Roman bridge. Although there are 5-6 century-old sycamore trees within the village, the exact founding date of the present village is not known.[2]

Economy

Koramşalı is a typical agricultural village. Tomato, peack, cherry, nut and pomegranate are main products. Pomegranate syrup is also produced. The secondary economic activity is cattle breeding [2]

References

  1. Statistical Institute
  2. 1 2 Erdemli chamber of agriculture page
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