Mağara, Silifke
| Mağara (Kırobası) | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
|
Town center | |
  Mağara Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 33°52′E / 36.717°N 33.867°ECoordinates: 36°43′N 33°52′E / 36.717°N 33.867°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,590 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 233 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
Mağara (former Mara or Kırobası) is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Silifke and 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Mersin. The population of village is 233 [1] as of 2010, but boasted a much higher population during medieval times. The Greeks who made up a part of the population were deported to Greece during the compulsory population exchange between Greece and Turkey (Turkish: mübadele) in 1920s. Modern day Mağara is known for its annual commemoration day for Marshal Fevzi Çakmak.
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