Kösbucağı
Kösbucağı | |
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Village | |
  Kösbucağı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°41′N 34°15′E / 36.683°N 34.250°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,720 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,885 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Kösbucağı is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province . At 36°41′N 34°15′E / 36.683°N 34.250°E it is a dispersed mountain village situated in forests. The distance to Erdemli is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and to Mersin is 48 kilometres (30 mi). The population of the village was 1885.[1] as of 2012. There are Roman and Byzantine ruins (including a bridge) around the village. But the inhabitants are of Turkmen origin. Main economic activity is farming. Citrus, various fruits and vegetables are produced. There is also a poultry farm in the village. Some village residents work in chromium mines next to the village.[2]