Ulaş, Tarsus
| Ulaş | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Ulaş Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°00′N 34°47′E / 37.000°N 34.783°ECoordinates: 37°00′N 34°47′E / 37.000°N 34.783°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,015 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,457 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33400 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Ulaş is a village in Tarsus district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 37°00′N 34°47′E / 37.000°N 34.783°E it is situated on the lower slopes of the Toros Mountains and on the road connecting Tarsus to Çamlıyayla. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest of Tarsus. The population of Ulaş is 1457 [1] as of 2011. According to Ulaş school page the village was founded as the winter settlement of the Turkmen nomads after 1375.[2] The main economic sector of the village is viticulture. Olives and various fruits are also produced. There is also an olive press in the village.
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