Koramşalı

Koramşalı Kirazlı
Neighbourhood
Koramşalı Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°11′E
Country	Turkey
Province	Mersin
District	Erdemli
Elevation	700 m (2,300 ft)
Population  (2022)	437
Time zone	UTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code	33730
Area code	0324

Koramşalı (former Kirazlı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 437 (2022).[2] It is situated in the valley of Alata creek. The distance to Erdemli is 26 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 60 kilometres (37 mi). Recently a road to the Saklı şelale waterfalls next to the village was constructed.

History

Located on the eastern side of a plateau, Koramşalı is quite secluded, and, although not fully investigated, it seems to have a rich history. In the vicinity of the village there are ancient graves as well as caves which are thought to have been inhabited in ancient times. There are also rock tanks for must and vine from the Roman era. An undated stone bridge may also be a Roman bridge. Although there are 5-6 century-old sycamore trees within the village, the exact founding date of the present village is not known.[3]

Economy

Koramşalı is a typical agricultural village. Tomato, peach, cherry, nut and pomegranate are its main products. Pomegranate syrup is also produced. The secondary economic activity is cattle breeding. [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. Erdemli chamber of agriculture page