Silifke
District and municipality in Mersin, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Silifke, anciently Seleucia (Greek: Σελευκεία), is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey.[2] Its area is 2,692 km2,[3] and its population is 132,665 (2022).[1] It is 80 km (50 mi) west of the city of Mersin, on the west end of the Çukurova plain.
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Silifke | |
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District and municipality | |
Coordinates: 36°22′34″N 33°55′56″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Mersin |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mustafa Turgut (CHP) |
Area | 2,692 km2 (1,039 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[1] | 132,665 |
• Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0324 |
Website | www |
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Silifke lies on the Göksu River, the ancient Calycadnus, near its outlet into the Mediterranean. The river flows from the nearby Taurus Mountains and the city is surrounded by attractive countryside along its banks.