Akine, Anamur
Akine | |
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  Akine Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°12′N 32°52′E / 36.200°N 32.867°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Anamur |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 356 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33630 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Akine is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 356 (2022).[2] It is situated in the Taurus Mountains along Dragon Creek. Its distance to Anamur is 22 kilometres (14 mi). It is planned that a part of the village (along with Çaltıbükü, Ormancık and Sarıağaç) will be submerged in Alaköprü Dam reservoir.[3]
History
Akine was previously a village as an administrative division, but became a neighbourhood after the law change in 2012.[1]
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.
- ^ Newspaper article Anamur Haber (in Turkish)