Sayköy, Tarsus
| Sayköy | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Sayköy Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°56′N 34°47′E / 36.933°N 34.783°ECoordinates: 36°56′N 34°47′E / 36.933°N 34.783°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 120 m (395 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 455 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33400 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Sayköy is a village in Tarsus district of Mersin Province, Turkey. At 36°56′N 34°47′E / 36.933°N 34.783°E it is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity). Çukurova Motorway (O-51) is to the north and Turkish state highway D.400 is to the south of the village. The distance to Tarsus is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and to Mersin is 30 kilometres (19 mi).[1] The population of the village was 455 [2] as of 2012. It is a typical Çukurova village. cotton and fresh vegetables being the main crops.