Mara, Silifke
Mara Mağara, Kırobası | |
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  Mara Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 33°52′E / 36.717°N 33.867°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Silifke |
| Elevation | 1,410 m (4,630 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 359 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33940 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Mara (formerly: Mağara, Kırobası) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 359 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Silifke and 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Mersin. It had 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 Mara is known for its annual commemoration day for Marshal Fevzi Çakmak.
References
- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.