Soğucak
Soğucak
Belenkeşlik | |
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Toroslar | |
Elevation | 825 m (2,707 ft) |
Population (2022) | 712 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Postal code | 33251 |
Area code | 0324 |
Soğucak (former Belenkeşlik) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 712 (2022).[2] Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).[3][4]
Geography
The town is situated at the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains. The average altitude is 825 metres (2,707 ft). It is 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Mersin.
History
Near the town is a well-preserved, rectangular fortified estate house (keep) built in the 12th or 13th century during the period of the
In 1890, the Armenian church records stated there were 76 Armenian households in Mogounk. In 1910, the church only recorded 58 Armenian households while On the eve of the Armenian genocide, there were 67 Armenian households.[7]
During the second half of the 20th century the population of the village increased and the village was declared township in 1997.[8]
Economy
Although the mountains around Soğucak are covered with pine forests, there is enough agricultural land for the Soğucak residents. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the main products. House rental services during summers and animal husbandry are also pronounced activities.
References
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Law No. 6360". Official Gazette (in Turkish). 6 December 2012.
- ^ "Classification tables of municipalities and their affiliates and local administrative units" (DOC). Official Gazette (in Turkish). 12 September 2010.
- ISBN 0-88402-163-7.
- ^ Photographs and a plan of the fortification at Soğucak / Belen Keşlik
- ^ George Aghjayan, Maps / Vilayet of Bitlis Moush - Demography (2016)
- ^ Mayor's page (in Turkish)