Ortaköy, Mardin
Kabala
(Hirrin) | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Kabala Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°13′N 40°47′E / 37.217°N 40.783°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mardin Province |
| District | Mardin central district |
| Town (belde) | 1972 |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 7,486 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 47100 |
| Area code | 0482 |
| Licence plate | 47 |
Ortaköy (also known as Hirrin) is a belde (town) in the central district (Mardin) of Mardin Province, Turkey. Situated at 37°13′N 40°47′E / 37.217°N 40.783°E it is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the south of Mardin. The population of the town is 7486 [1] as of 2011. Ortaköy is a historical town. It was founded as an underground town during the Assyrian Empire. During Artuqids it was an important agricultural center. Although agriculture is still an important source of revenue, most of Ortaköy residents are now working in transportation business between Turkey and Iraq. .
References
- ^ Statistical Institute Archived November 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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