Çatak, Silifke

Coordinates: 36°40′N 33°46′E / 36.667°N 33.767°E / 36.667; 33.767
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Çatak
Çatak is located in Turkey
Çatak
Çatak
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°40′N 33°46′E / 36.667°N 33.767°E / 36.667; 33.767
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Population
 (2022)
359
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33940
Area code0324

Çatak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 359 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Silifke is 69 kilometres (43 mi) and to Mersin is 154 kilometres (96 mi). According to unconfirmed reports the ancestors of the village people were Çatak tribe of the Turkmen people who had migrated from Caucasus to Çatak. The main economic activity is fruit farming. Grape and grape molasses are the main products.

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.