| Belen | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
  BelenLocation in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°02′N 34°42′E / 37.033°N 34.700°E / 37.033; 34.700 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Population | 546 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0324 |
Belen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 546 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Tarsus is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 55 kilometres (34 mi). The area around Belen was populated in the Roman Empire era of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, evident from a necropolis area next to the village. The village itself, however, was founded during the Ottoman period. The village's main economic activities are agriculture animal breeding and poultry husbandry.
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.
- Governor2s page
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