Ovacık, Silifke

Coordinates: 36°30′N 34°00′E / 36.500°N 34.000°E / 36.500; 34.000
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Ovacık
Ovacık is located in Turkey
Ovacık
Ovacık
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°30′N 34°00′E / 36.500°N 34.000°E / 36.500; 34.000
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
805 m (2,641 ft)
Population
 (2022)
972
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33940
Area code0324

Ovacık is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 972 (2022).[2] It is situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains and to the north of Silifke. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) to Silifke and 97 kilometres (60 mi) to Mersin. Ovacık is situated in a region full of archaeological ruins.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.