Balandız

Neighbourhood in Silifke, Mersin, Turkey
Balandız
Gümüşlü
Neighbourhood
36°21′N 33°44′E / 36.350°N 33.733°E / 36.350; 33.733
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
920 m (3,020 ft)
Population
 (2022)
170
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
33940
Area code0324

Balandız (Gümüşlü) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 170 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Silifke and 105 kilometres (65 mi) from Mersin. Balandız is an agricultural village. But during summers it is also a yayla (resort). Now an unused building is under renovation to be put into service as a village museum and a library.[3]

References

  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.
  3. ^ Online news (in Turkish)
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