Sümer, Mardin
Sümer | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mardin Province |
| District | Dargeçit |
| Town (belde) | 1994 |
| Elevation | 970 m (3,180 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,364 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 47750 |
| Area code | 0482 |
| Licence plate | 47 |
Sümer is a town in Dargeçit district of Mardin Province, Turkey. Situated at 37°32′N 41°39′E / 37.533°N 41.650°E it is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Dargeçit. Distance to Mardin (prevencial center) is 110 kilometres (68 mi). The population of Sümer is 2364 [1] as of 2011. Sümer was founded during Abbasid rule (9th century). In 1994 it was declared a seat of township. Major economic activity is agriculture and animal breeding. But the only notable crop is grapes.[2]
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