Country Turkey District Silifke Time zone EET (UTC+2) Population 127 (2011) | Province Mersin Province Elevation 265 m (870 ft) Postal code 33940 Area code 0324 | |
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Ortaören is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated to the east of Göksu River valley at 36°26′N 33°42′E. It is on the state highway which connects Silifke to Central Anatolia. Distance to Silifke is 24 kilometres (15 mi) and to Mersin is 109 kilometres (68 mi). The population of the village is 127 as of 2011. The name of the village ("middle ruins") refer to the fact that there are ruins around the village. Main economic activities are animal breeding and farming. The village produces olive and various fruits like citrus and grapes. Up to now, irrigation was a big problem. However, by the summer of 2012, the problem is solved and it is hoped that it will boost the agricultural production.
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