Pınarbaşı, Erdemli
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| Pınarbaşı | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Pınarbaşı | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 34°21′E / 36.717°N 34.350°ECoordinates: 36°43′N 34°21′E / 36.717°N 34.350°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 300 m (985 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 966 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Pınarbaşı is a village in Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is at 36°43′N 34°21′E / 36.717°N 34.350°E. It is almost merged to Elvanlı, another village to the south. Distance to Erdemli is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 31 kilometres (19 mi). The population of Pınarbaşı is 966 [1] as of 2011. The village was founded in 1865 as a result of Ottoman policy of Turkmen emplacement. Former name of the village was Çakalkeşli. In 1954, a neighbourhood was issued from the village and the village was named as Pınarbaşı referring to water resources of the village. The village economy depends on fresh water fishing and citrus farming.
References
- ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2012.
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