Yakacık, Gazipaşa

Yakacık
(Kaledran)
Village
Yakacık

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 36°06′N 32°33′E / 36.100°N 32.550°E / 36.100; 32.550Coordinates: 36°06′N 32°33′E / 36.100°N 32.550°E / 36.100; 32.550
Country  Turkey
Province Antalya Province
District Gazipaşa
Elevation 100 m (330 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 324
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 07900
Area code(s) 0242
Licence plate 07

Yakacık is a village in Antalya Province, Turkey.

Geography

Yakacık is in Gazipaşa district of Antalya Province. It is on Turkish state highway D-400 which runs from west to east in south Turkey and it is situated at 36°06′N 32°33′E / 36.100°N 32.550°E / 36.100; 32.550 to the west of a creek named Kaledran. It is the easternmost point of Antalya Province. It was issued from Anıtlı (then called Kaledran) on the other side of a creek which is in the neighbouring Mersin Province. However although the villages are officially issued, the residents still prefer to use the name Kaledran for both parts. The distance to Gazipaşa is 43 kilometres (27 mi) and to Antalya was 221 kilometres (137 mi).The population is of Yakacık is 324[1]

Economy

Like many Mediterranean coastline villages, Kaledran produces vegetables and fruits, especially bananas. With several natural beaches, Kaledran's potential for tourism is promising.

References

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