Mersin

Çamlıyayla is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 602 km², and its population is 8,164 (2022).

Gercebahşiş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,359 (2022). It is at the north east of Anamur.

Gezende is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 342 (2022). Distance to Gülnar is 45 kilometres (28 mi) and to Mersin is 195 kilometres (121 mi). Göksu River flows just north of the village and the Gezende Dam with 159 MW power is to the northeast of the village. The area of the artificial lake is 3.97 square kilometres (1.53 sq mi).

Giden is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çamlıyayla, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 122 (2022). It is situated in Toros Mountains 18 kilometres (11 mi) to east of Çamlıyayla.

Göktürk is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 75 (2022). The village is situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Gülnar is 22 kilometres (14 mi) and to Mersin is 172 kilometres (107 mi).

Gömmece is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 124 (2022). It is situated in the southern part of the Toros Mountains. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) away from Tarsus and 75 kilometres (47 mi) away from Mersin.

Gözce is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 845 (2022). It is situated at the west bank of a creek and about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) north of the Mediterranean Sea coast. The state highway D.400 is at the south of the village. The distance to Bozyazı is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 200 kilometres (120 mi).

Gözne is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,505 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Gözlükule is a tumulus within the borders of Tarsus city, Mersin Province, Turkey. It is now a park with an altitude of 22 metres (72 ft) with respect to surrounding area.

Gözsüzce is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 217 (2022). It is a coastal village situated on Turkish state highway D.400, which connects Mersin to Antalya. The distance to Bozyazı is 17 kilometres (11 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 182 kilometres (113 mi). The main economic activity of the village is farming and the major crop is bananas.

Güleç is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 604 (2022). It is almost merged to Anamur. Its distance to Anamur central town is 5 kilometres (3 mi).

Gülümpaşalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 395 (2022). The village is situated in the coastal plain of Silifke about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the Mediterranean Sea coast and to the south of Turkish state highway D.400 connecting Mersin to Antalya. The distance to Silifke is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) and to Mersin is 92 kilometres (57 mi).

Güneybahşiş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 703 (2022). It is situated to the north of Anamur in highly populated area. Its distance to Anamur is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi).

Günyurdu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,416 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains between Çukurova motorway and state road D.400. It is one of the easternmost villages of the province. The distance to Tarsus is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 50 kilometres (31 mi).

Hacıalanı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 181 (2022). The village is situated in the peneplane area to the south of the Toros Mountains. The distance to Erdemli is 43 kilometres (27 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 70 kilometres (43 mi).

Hacıbozan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 232 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the south of Turkish state highway D.400. The distance to Tarsus is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 36 kilometres (22 mi).

Hacıhamzalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,204 (2022). It is to the north of Tarsus and Berdan Dam reservoir. Its distance to Tarsus is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 55 kilometres (34 mi).

Halifeler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 44 (2022). The village is situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Gülnar is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and to Mersin is 185 kilometres (115 mi).

Halitağa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 211 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the southeast of Tarsus and east of Karabucak Forest. Its distance to Tarsus is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 36 kilometres (22 mi).

Hamamköy (also: Hamam) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,450 (2022). The name of the village hamam means bath in Turkish and it may refer to Göksu River running at the east of the village. Its distance to Mut is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and to Mersin is 170 kilometres (110 mi).

Hamzabeyli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 213 (2022). It is situated along a tributary of Müftü River and has a small waterfall on the river. The distance to Mersin is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi).

Hebilli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Akdeniz, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 433 (2022). It is situated to the north of Çukurova Motorway in Çukurova (Cilicia) plains. The distance to Mersin is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi).

Horozlu (Hangediği) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 189 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Mersin city center is 37 kilometres (23 mi).

Hırmanlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 391 (2022). The village is situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains. Its distance to Turkish state highway D.400 is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi), to Silifke is 46 kilometres (29 mi) and to Mersin is 131 kilometres (81 mi).

Ilısu (Avurga) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 272 (2022). The village is 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Gülnar and 210 kilometres (130 mi) from Mersin. The small Ilısu waterfall is 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) south east of the village.

Ovacık is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 972 (2022). It is situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains and to the north of Silifke. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) to Silifke and 97 kilometres (60 mi) to Mersin. Ovacık is situated in a region full of archaeological ruins.

Tarsus Saat Kulesi, Mersin'in Tarsus ilçesinde bulunan saat kulesi. Ulu Cami'nin kuzeydoğu köşesinde yer almakta olup, inşası dönemin Tarsus Kaymakamı Ziya Bey tarafından teşvik edilmiştir. 1894 yılında Frengülüs (Çiçekli) köyü eşrafından Feyzullah Ağa (Soyadı: Aykut) tarafından, Tarsus merkezde 25 bin kuruş masraf ile bir saat kulesi inşa ettirmiş ve Avrupa'dan büyük bir saat getirtmiştir. Yaptığı bu hizmet nedeniyle 5. rütbeden Mecidî Nişanı ile taltif edilmesi için Dahiliye Nezareti 3 Şubat 1895 tarihinde Sadrazamlık makamına gerekli belgeyi göndermiştir.

The Göksu Delta is the river delta at the confluence of the Göksu River with the Mediterranean Sea, in Mersin Province in southern Turkey. It is a 15,000 ha area of land that occupies coastal part of Silifke district. It is one of the largest areas of coastal wetlands in Turkey and has a biodiversity of plants and birds. It is a Ramsar site since 1994 and an Important Bird Area since 2004.

Tozkovan is neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 112 (2022). It is situated in Toros Mountains. Distance to Gülnar is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and to Mersin is 158 kilometres (98 mi).

Yusuf Kalkavan Anatolian High School (Turkish: Yusuf Kalkavan Anadolu Lisesi, abbreviated Y.K.A.L) is a Turkish public high school in Mersin. The school admits their students based on the Nationwide High School Entrance score. The education languages are Turkish, English and German. YKAL was opened in 1992 in the region of Mezitli.

Kurtsuyu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 124 (2022). It is in the valley of Göksu River in Toros Mountains. It is situated by the small creek Kurtsuyu which flows to Göksu River. It is also on the Turkish state highway D.715. Distance to Mut is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 140 kilometres (87 mi). The major economic activity of the village is agriculture. Olive, apricot and figs are the main crops.

Tuğrul is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 116 (2022). It is situated to the east of Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 150 kilometres (93 mi).

Taşucu Seka Harbor is a harbor in Turkey. Taşucu is a town in Silifke ilçe (district) of Mersin Province. It is situated to the west of the Göksu River, and is the main port of the settlements in the Göksu River valley. Taşucu is the name of the belde (town) and Seka is the name of the paper mill situated next to Taşucu.

Kilise Tepe is a mound in Mersin Province, Turkey, just west of the Göksu River, lying 20 kilometers from Mut and 145 kilometers from Mersin. It was initially known as Maltepe which is actually the name of a site on the other bank of the river about four kilometers to the west. The original name of the mound is not known and Kilise Tepe in Turkish means "church-hill" referring to a church ruin. The site is thought to have been part of the land of Tarḫuntašša, formed when Muwatalli II moved the Hittite capital.

Keben is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province. Its population is 557 (2022). Distance to Silifke is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 105 kilometres (65 mi). It is situated to the north of Turkish state highway D.715 and the Göksu River. The village is famous for its main crop, namely pomegranate. This product is now proposed to be officially registered as pomegranate of Keben (Turkish: Keben narı). Another important product is plum.

Iğdır is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Akdeniz, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,216 (2022). It is located to the north of the city, and the distance between the village and the city is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi).

Işıklı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,532 (2022). It is situated in a narrow plain between the Toros Mountains and hills at the Mediterranean Sea side. It is near to state highway D.400. Distance to sea shore is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), to Silifke is 37 kilometres (23 mi) and to Mersin is 118 kilometres (73 mi).

Kadelli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 388 (2022). A part of the village (Dörtler) lies on Turkish state highway D.750. It is located 27 kilometres (17 mi) away from Tarsus and 54 kilometres (34 mi) away from Mersin. The main agricultural crop of the village is grape which is commercially known as Tarsus beyazı (literally "white of Tarsus"). Wheat and cotton are other products.

Kaleburcu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,102 (2022). It is situated in the Çukurova plains to the south of Çukurova Motorway and to the north of Turkish state highway D.400. It is almost merged to Tarsus. Its distance to Mersin is 30 kilometres (19 mi).

Karaağa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 160 (2022). It is one of the westernmost villages of the province. It situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Anamur is 45 kilometres (28 mi).

Karadere is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 463 (2022).

Karahacılı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 761 (2022). It is situated in the valley of Mezitli River between Bozön and Turunçlu. The distance to Mersin is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). Main crops of the village are fruits and vegetables.

Karaisalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,153 (2022). It is at the north east of Bozyazı and has almost merged with Bozyazı.

Karalarbahşiş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,235 (2022). It is at the north east of Anamur.

Karaçukur is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 485 (2022). It is situated in the forests of Toros Mountains to the northwest of Anamur. The distance to Anamur is 23 kilometres (14 mi) and to Mersin is 253 kilometres (157 mi).

Kargılı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 685 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the east of Tarsus and to the south of Turkish state highway D.400. Its distance to Tarsus is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 47 kilometres (29 mi). The new airport of the region, namely Çukurova Airport is planned to be constructed between Çiçekli and Kargılı.

Kavak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 221 (2022). It is situated in a canyon in Toros Mountains.

Kavaklıpınar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 248 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Mersin city center is 48 kilometres (30 mi).

Kavakoluğu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 51 (2022). It is situated in Toros Mountains. Distance to Gülnar is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) and to Mersin is 150 kilometres (93 mi). Main economic activity of the village is agriculture. But the arable land is limited. Various fruits including olive and citrus are produced. There is a lignite mine around the village. But at the present it is not active.

Kayrak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 594 (2022). It is situated on the road connecting Gülnar to Mersin. The distance to Gülnar is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 135 kilometres (84 mi). The present population of the village is composed of Turks who settled in the village in 1800s. But nearby ruins of a castle imply that it was settled by other peoples in the Middle Ages.

Kayrakkeşli (also called Kayrakkeşlik) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 177 (2022). It is situated on the road connecting Mersin to mountains villages in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Mersin is 25 kilometres (16 mi).

Kaşdişlen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 387 (2022). It is almost merged to Anamur. Its distance to Anamur is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). The village is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Kelahmet is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 557 (2022). It is located in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the south of Tarsus. It is situated to the north of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and to the west of the Berdan River. Its distance to Tarsus is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 40 kilometres (25 mi). Situated in fertile plains, farming is the major economic activity with cotton and greenhouse vegetables being popular crops.

Kerimler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 243 (2022). It is situated in the southern slopes of the Toros Mountains to the north of the city center. The distance to Mersin is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi).

Kerimler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 183 (2022). It lies between Turkish state highway D.400 and Motorway O.51 both going from west to east in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity). Its distance to Tarsus is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 27 kilometres (17 mi). The main economic activity is farming. Various vegetables and fruits are farmed with grapes being the most dominant crop.

Kesecik is a neighbourhood in the Çamlıyayla district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 204 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains 18 kilometres (11 mi) to east of Çamlıyayla.

Kocahamzalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 256 (2022). The village is 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Mersin city center. It overlooks Mersin and local TV and radio stations have installed transmitter stations in the village.

Kocayer is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 614 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. 52 kilometres (32 mi) away from Mersin.

Konaklar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 280 (2022). It is situated in the Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the south of Turkish state highway D.400. The neighborhood's distance to Tarsus is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 36 kilometres (22 mi). The main economic activity is agriculture. Cotton, wheat and various vegetables are produced.

Konur is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 387 (2022). It is situated to the northwest of Gülnar. Its distance to Gülnar is 31 kilometres (19 mi) and to Mersin is 181 kilometres (112 mi).

Aladağ is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 369 (2022). It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) to Mersin. The village is situated in forests of Taurus Mountains overlooking Müftü River valley at the west and there are picnic sites as well as summer resort houses in the vicinity of the village. Main agricultural product is olive.

Aladağ is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 207 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the east of the Turkish state highway D.750. The distance to Tarsus is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 48 kilometres (30 mi).

Alanyalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 132 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. The distance to Mersin is 44 kilometres (27 mi).

Alaçam is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 704 (2022). It is situated to the northwest of Mut and south of Magras Mountain a part of Taurus Mountains. Distance to Mut is 22 kilometres (14 mi) and to Mersin is 182 kilometres (113 mi).

Aliağa is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 439 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the east of Karabucak Forest. The distance to Tarsus is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 37 kilometres (23 mi).

Alibeyli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 585 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains where there are spruce forests. The distance to Erdemli is 40 kilometres (25 mi) and to Mersin is 75 kilometres (47 mi). The population of Alibeyli is composed of a once-nomadic tribe Bağdili (an Oghuz Turk tribe), which settled in 1800 in its present location. The major economic activity is fruit farming with peaches, apples, and cherries being among the main crops of the village.

Alibeyli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 333 (2022). It is situated to the west of Turkish state highway D.750. The distance to Tarsus is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and 60 kilometres (37 mi) to Mersin. The main agricultural product of the village is grape.

Aliefendioğlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 930 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the south of Tarsus. The distance to Tarsus is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 28 kilometres (17 mi).

Alifakı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 6,551 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains to the southeast of Tarsus. The distance to Tarsus is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 38 kilometres (24 mi).

Ancient road ( Turkish: Antik yol) at (36°55′04″N 34°53′33″E extending to 36°55′02″N 34°53′35″E) is the unearthed section of an ancient road in the historical city of Tarsus, Turkey.

Aphrodisias (Ancient Greek: Ἀφροδισιάς), sometimes called Aphrodisias of Cilicia to distinguish it from the town of the same name in Caria, was a port city of ancient Cilicia whose ruins now lie near Cape Tisan in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Ardıçpınarı (formerly: Elibaş) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 188 (2022). It is situated to the west of Gülnar. Distance to Gülnar is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and to Mersin is 164 kilometres (102 mi).

Ardıçlıtaş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 136 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains to the north of Bozyazı. The distance to Bozyazı is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 230 kilometres (140 mi).

Ardıçlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 428 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains to the west of the Turkish state highway D.750. The distance to Tarsus is 48 kilometres (30 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 78 kilometres (48 mi).

Arkum is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,737 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Arpaçbahşiş is a neighborhood within the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey, with a population of 7,285 as of 2022. Prior to the administrative reorganization of 2013, it was classified as a town (belde). Currently, Arpaçbahşiş serves as a summer resort area, primarily attracting Turkish tourists. Its coastal location offers a shoreline that draws seasonal visitors seeking a local retreat. In the wake of the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş, many individuals affected by the disaster have begun to reside in the area during the winter months, with some transforming their vacation properties into primary residences. Additionally, in recent years, there has been a notable increase in residents from Russia.

Arslanköy (also called Efrenk) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,683 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Arslanlı (formerly Akkuyu) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 585 (2022). It is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) north west of Erdemli and 54 kilometres (34 mi) west of Mersin. The village is at the junction of village roads from Erdemli, one to north and one to west. (The road to west leads to some ruins of the ancient ages.) Thus the village is a convenient place as a stop for people traveling to other villages and there are a number of self-service kebab shops (known as Kendin pişir kendin ye). The major economic activity in Arslanlı is farming.

Arıkuyusu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 538 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains, to the north of Gülnar. The distance to Gülnar is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 163 kilometres (101 mi).

Arıklı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 175 (2022). It is situated in the Çukurova (Cilicia) plains. It is on the state highway D.400, east of Mersin, Tarsus and Yenice. It is the easternmost village of the province. The distance to Tarsus is 19 kilometres (12 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 46 kilometres (29 mi).

Atalar (former Deliminnet) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,599 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Emirler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 683 (2022). The village is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of Mersin city center. There are other villages named Emirler in both Tarsus and in Niğde and according to tradition these villages were founded by three brothers.

Çukurkeşli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 300 (2022). It is a mountain village situated in a canyon about 400 metres (1,300 ft) deep. The distance to Mersin is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and the village is now considered as a suburb of Mersin.

Palantepe is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 812 (2022). It is in the wide valley of Göksu River in Toros Mountains. It has almost merged with Mut only 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away. Distance to Mersin is 158 kilometres (98 mi).

Dereköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 434 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains to the east of Mut. The headwaters of Kurtsuyu creek and the canyon of Sason are close to the village. The distance to Mut is 52 kilometres (32 mi) and to Mersin is 156 kilometres (97 mi). The earliest references about the village are dated from 1500. It was then known as Dereli with a population of only 35. The main economic activity of the village is fruit farming. Fruits like apricot and fig are the main crops.

Demirkapı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 41 (2022). It is situated in the high reaches of the Taurus Mountains to the north of Mut. The distance to Mut is 50 kilometres (31 mi) and to Mersin is 215 kilometres (134 mi).

Yukarıköselerli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 633 (2022). It is in the wide valley of Göksu River in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 17 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 143 kilometres (89 mi).

Çamlıca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 402 (2022). It is on the road connecting Mut to Ermenek. The distance to Mut is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and to Mersin is 195 kilometres (121 mi).

Elbeyli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 429 (2022). It is situated to the west of Turkish state highway D.715. The distance to Mut is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and to Mersin is 158 kilometres (98 mi).

Fakırca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 443 (2022). It is situated to the east of Göksu River and to the northwest of Mut. The distance to Mut is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and to Mersin is 171 kilometres (106 mi). The main economic activity of the village is agriculture.

Evren is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 456 (2022). It is on the road connecting Mut to Ermenek. The distance to Mut is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 190 kilometres (120 mi).

Özlü is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 197 (2022). The village is situated to the south of Magras mountain (a part of Toros Mountains) where Mut Wind Farm is located. Distance to Mut is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 193 kilometres (120 mi).

Güme is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 189 (2022). It is situated in Toros Mountains to the north of Mut. It is a high village which is also a yayla (resort) for Mut citizens during the summer. The distance to Mut is 51 kilometres (32 mi) and to Mersin is 211 kilometres (131 mi). The village is an old village and it was founded during the Karamanoğlu beylik era. The main economic activity of the village is animal breeding. Agriculture and beehiving are other activities. Apple is the main agricultural crop.

Çaltılı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 149 (2022). It is to the northeast of the town of Mut. The distance to Mut is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) and to Mersin is 169 kilometres (105 mi). The village was founded during the Ottoman Empire era. The main economic activity is dairy farming and growing apricots, olives, hickory nuts, pomegranates and figs.

Çampınar (formerly Kahdama) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 244 (2022). It is to the northwest of Mut. The distance to Mut is 60 kilometres (37 mi) and to Mersin is 225 kilometres (140 mi).

Derinçay (formerly Hocantı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 191 (2022). It is situated in the valley of Göksu River to the north of Mut. The distance to Mut is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 180 kilometres (110 mi).

Karacaoğlan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 274 (2022). It is situated in Toros Mountains to the east of Mut and to the south of Sason canyon. It is a rather isolated village; the distance to Mut is 65 kilometres (40 mi) and to Mersin is 225 kilometres (140 mi). The population of the village is composed of Turkmens. The former name of the village was Çukur. But after the tomb of the famous Turkish folk poet Karacaoğlan (1606-1680) was discovered in the village graveyard, it was renamed after Karacaoğlan. Main economic activity of Karacaoğlan is agriculture.

Çortak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 179 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains to the east of the Turkish state highway D.715. The distance to Mut is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 140 kilometres (87 mi).

Geçimli (also called Malya) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province. Turkey. Its population is 385 (2022). It is situated to the west of Turkish state highway D.715 and to the northwest of Mut. The distance to Mut is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 185 kilometres (115 mi).

Bozdoğan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 351 (2022). It is at to the west of Göksu River valley. The distance to Mut is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and to Mersin is 195 kilometres (121 mi).

Mut is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,718 km², and its population is 62,874 (2022).

Alahan Monastery (Turkish: Koja Kalessi) is a complex of fifth-century buildings located in the mountains of Isauria in southern Asia Minor (Mersin province in modern day Turkey). Located at an altitude of 4,000 ft, it stands 3,000 ft over the Calycadnus valley and is a one-hour walking distance from the village of Geçimli. Although termed a monastery in many sources, this attribution is contested and more recent scholarship consider it to be a pilgrimage shrine. The complex played a significant role in the development of early Byzantine architecture, and practically everything known about it can be attributed to the excavations of Michael Gough.

Ortaköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 227 (2022). It is on the state highway D.715. The distance to Mut is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) and to Mersin is 165 kilometres (103 mi). Main economic activity is agriculture. Population of this settlement are from Abdal origin and they are Alevi Muslims.

Mersin Province (Turkish: Mersin ili), formerly İçel Province (İçel ili), is a province and metropolitan municipality in southern Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast between Antalya and Adana. Its area is 16,010 km², and its population is 1,916,432 (2022). The provincial capital and the biggest city in the province is Mersin, which is composed of four municipalities and district governorates: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir. Next largest is Tarsus, the birthplace of Paul the Apostle. The province is considered to be a part of the geographical, economical and cultural region of Çukurova, which covers the provinces of Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye and Hatay.

Tarsus (; Hittite: 𒋫𒅈𒊭 Tārša; Greek: Ταρσός Tarsós; Armenian: Տարսոն Tarson; Arabic: طَرسُوس Ṭarsūs) is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,029 km², and its population is 350,732 (2022). It is a historic city, 20 km (12 miles) inland from the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the Adana-Mersin metropolitan area, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Turkey. Tarsus forms an administrative district in the eastern part of Mersin Province and lies at the heart of the Çukurova region.

Mersin (pronounced [ˈmæɾsin]) is a large city and port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is the provincial capital of the Mersin Province (formerly İçel). It is made up of four district governorates, each having its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir.

The Mediterranean Region (Turkish: Akdeniz Bölgesi) is a geographical region of Turkey. The largest city in the region is Antalya. Other big cities are Adana, Mersin, Isparta, Antakya and Kahramanmaraş.

Olba or Olbe (Ancient Greek: Ὄλβη; Turkish: Oura) was an ancient city and bishopric in the Roman province of Isauria, in present-day southern Turkey. It is included in the Catholic Church's list of Latin titular sees.

Kanlıdivane (ancient Canytelis, Greek: Κανυτελής) is an ancient city situated around a big sinkhole in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Silifke Castle (Turkish: Silifke kalesi) is a medieval castle in Turkey.

Karadirlik is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 648 (2022). It is located in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the north of Tarsus. It is situated to the northwest of Berdan Dam reservoir and to the south of Keşbükü creek a branch of Berdan River. Its distance to Tarsus is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 45 kilometres (28 mi). Situated in the fertile plains, farming is the major economic activity. Olive, cucumber and grapes are the most important crops, and there are also some chicken farms. In 2010, the village and its fields suffered from a particularly bad hailstorm.

Güzeloluk (former Yağda-Koyuncu) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 702 (2022). It is situated in the high plateau of the Taurus Mountains. In summer, it is also a yayla (resort) of Erdemli which is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Güzeloluk. The village was founded in 1865. The present name of the village refers to a public fountain built in the village.

Taşucu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 15,184 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). It had obtained the status of belde after the local elections in Turkey, 1955.

Çamtepe is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 251 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the northeast of Tarsus and between the Turkish motorway O.31 and the Turkish state highway D.750. Its distance to Tarsus is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 38 kilometres (24 mi).

Akdeniz is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 265 km², and its population is 255,946 (2022). It covers the central and eastern part of the city of Mersin and the adjacent countryside.

Cennet and Cehennem (heaven and hell in Turkish) are the names of two large sinkholes in the Taurus Mountains, in Mersin Province, Turkey. The sinkholes are among the tourist attractions of the province.

Anamur is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,430 km², and its population is 66,846 (2022). It is the westernmost district of that province, bordering on Antalya Province. Anamur contains Anatolia's southernmost point, It is a coastal resort known for its bananas and peanuts.

Aydıncık is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 352 km², and its population is 11,468 (2022). It is on the Mediterranean coast, 173 km (107 mi) from Mersin and 325 km (202 mi) from Antalya.

Silifke Museum is in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey.

Silifke is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,692 km², and its population is 132,665 (2022). It is 80 km (50 mi) west of the city of Mersin, on the west end of the Çukurova plain.

Soli (Ancient Greek: Σόλοι, Sóloi), often rendered Soli/Pompeiopolis (Ancient Greek: Πομπηϊούπολις), was an ancient city and port in Cilicia, 11 km west of Mersin in present-day Turkey.

The Göksu River (Turkish: Göksu Nehri), known in antiquity as the Calycadnus and in the Middle Ages as the Saleph, is a river on the Taşeli Plateau in southern Turkey. Its two sources arise in the Taurus Mountains—the northern in the Geyik Mountains and the southern in the Haydar Mountains—and meet south of Mut. The combined stream then flows south to the Göksu Delta in the Mediterranean Sea near Silifke.

Aya Tekla Church (Greek: Ἁγία Θέκλα, Hagia Thékla; Turkish: Aya Tekla Kilisesi), also known as Aya Thecla or Aya Thekla, is a ruined historic church of the Byzantine period in Turkey. It was a popular pilgrimage site, and still attracts visitors today.

Narlıkuyu (Turkish pronunciation: [naɾ'lɯ'kuju]; lit. 'pomegranate well' in Turkish) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,476 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Bozyazı is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 642 km², and its population is 26,812 (2022). It is on the Mediterranean coast, 220 km (137 mi) west of the city of Mersin.

Erdemli is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 2,279 km², and its population is 151,928 (2022). It is 35 km (22 mi) west of the city of Mersin.

Gülnar is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,416 km², and its population is 27,889 (2022). It is 150 km (93 mi) south-west of the city of Mersin.

Kızkalesi (English: Maiden's castle) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,781 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). The town, known in Antiquity as Corycus or Korykos (Greek: Κώρυκος), is named after the ancient castle built on a small island just facing the town.

Cambazlı is an archaeological site in Mersin Province, Turkey

Berdan Dam is an embankment dam on the Berdan River in Mersin Province, Turkey. It was built between 1975 and 1984. It supports a 10 MW power station, and provides water for the irrigation of 27,050 hectares (66,800 acres).

Dağpazarı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 245 (2022). Situated in the Taurus Mountains, northeast of Mut, the road distance to Mut is about 35 kilometres (22 mi) and to Mersin is 195 kilometres (121 mi). Dağpazarı is also a yayla (resort) of Mut residents and in summers the population may increase.

Diocaesarea or Diocaesareia or Diokaisareia (Ancient Greek: Διοκαισάρεια), also called Anazarba (Ancient Greek: Ἀνάζαρβα) and Kyinda (Ancient Greek: Κύϊνδα) was a Graeco-Roman town located in Cilicia Trachea mentioned by Ptolemy and the ecclesiastical authorities. It was in time assigned to the late Roman province of Isauria. It was a bishopric; no longer the seat a residential bishop, it remains a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.

Tokmar Castle (Turkish: Tokmar Kalesi, Latin: Castellum Novumola) is a castle ruin in Mersin Province, Turkey

Mezitli is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 371 km², and its population is 222,436 (2022). It covers the westernmost part of the city of Mersin and the adjacent countryside. The Mayor of Mezitli is Ahmet Serkan Tuncer.

Mamure Castle (Turkish: Mamure Kalesi) is a medieval castle in the Bozdoğan village, Anamur ilçe (district) of Mersin Province, Turkey.

The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (Turkish: Akkuyu Nükleer Güç Santrali) is a large nuclear power plant in Turkey under construction in Akkuyu, Büyükeceli, Mersin Province. It is expected to generate around 10% of the country's electricity when completed. The official launch ceremony took place in April 2015.

Yenişehir (Turkish pronunciation: ['jeniʃehiɾ]) is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 139 km², and its population is 278,961 (2022). It covers the west-central part of the city of Mersin and the adjacent countryside.

Imbriogon was an ancient place in Cilicia Trachea, whose modern name is Demircili (formerly Dösene) in Silifke district, in Mersin province, Turkey. It lay on the road from Seleukia in the Kalykadnos to Diocaesarea (Uzuncaburç), about 8 kilometres north of Seleukia.

Kelenderis (Yunanca: Κελενδερίς, Latince: Celenderis), günümüzde Mersin'e bağlı Aydıncık ilçesinde yer alan antik kent ilk kez 1987 yılında kazılmaya başlanmıştır.

Lampron (Armenian: Լամբրոն; French: Les Embruns; Turkish: Namrun Kalesi) is a castle near the town of Çamlıyayla in Mersin Province, Turkey. While part of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the Middle Ages, the castle was known as Lampron and was the ancestral home of the Armenian Hethumid princes. Situated in the Taurus Mountains, the fortress guarded passes to Tarsus and the Cilician Gates.

Gökbelen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 181 (2022). Its distance to Silifke is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 123 kilometres (76 mi). In summers the population increases for the village is used as a summer resort by some Silifke and Taşucu residents (see Yayla).

Yenice is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 8,433 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Mersin University (Turkish: Mersin Üniversitesi) is a public university, built in 1992 in Mersin Province, Turkey. It has about 39,000 students, 1,813 academic staff, and a number of foreign and guest academic staff.

Kızkalesi (from Turkish: "Maiden's Castle", also known as Deniz kalesi) is an island castle situated on a small island in Mersin Province of Turkey.

Nagidos (Ancient Greek: Νάγιδος; Latin: Nagidus) was an ancient city of Cilicia. In ancient times it was located between Anemurion to the west and Arsinoe to the east. Today its ruins are found on the hill named Paşabeleni at the mouth of the Sini Cay (Bozyazı Dere) near Bozyazı in Mersin Province, Turkey. It lies at a distance of ca. 20 km to the east of Anamur. Like its eastern neighbor Kelenderis, it was a colony of Samos. The small island of Nagidoussa is opposite Nagidos; on it are the ruins of an Ottoman fortress.

Saint Paul's Church (Greek: Εκκλησία του Αγίου Παύλου Ekklisía tou Agíou Pávlou) is a former church in Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.

Corycus (Greek: Κώρυκος; also transliterated Corycos or Korykos; Armenian: Կոռիկոս, romanized: Koṙikos; Turkish: Kız Kalesi, lit. "maiden castle") was an ancient city in Cilicia Trachaea, Anatolia, located at the mouth of the valley called Şeytan deresi; the site is now occupied by the town of Kızkalesi (formerly Ghorgos), Mersin Province, Turkey.

Atakent is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 8,195 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Toroslar is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,075 km², and its population is 319,711 (2022). It covers the northern part of the city of Mersin and the adjacent countryside.

İmamlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 622 (2022). It is a situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains. The distance to Silifke is about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and to Mersin is 98 kilometres (61 mi). The population is composed of Yürüks, a branch of Turkmens. Main economic activities are agriculture and animal breeding. The village people were also allowed by the forestry authorities in Mersin to pick bay laurel in the forests

Öztürkmenli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 80 (2022). The village is situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains to the east of Yenibahçe. The distance to Silifke is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 88 kilometres (55 mi). Mezgitkale, a Roman mausoleum is to the south east of the village.

Akdere is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,268 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Alaköprü Dam (Turkish: Alaköprü Barajı) is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Anamur (Dragon) Creek in Anamur district of Mersin Province, southern Turkey. The development is backed by the Turkish State Hydraulic Works (DSİ). The dam was primarily built as part of the Northern Cyprus Water Supply Project, to supply water for drinking and irrigation to Northern Cyprus.

Elmapınar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 71 (2022). It is situated in the high reaches of Toros Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 40 kilometres (25 mi) and to Mersin is 200 kilometres (120 mi). The economic activity of Elmapınar is agriculture. Ovine breeding is another activity.

Tarsus is een Turks district in de provincie Mersin en telt 318.553 inwoners (2007). Het district heeft een oppervlakte van 2019,4 km². Hoofdplaats is Tarsus.

Bolkar Mountains, also known as Bulgar Dagh or Bolghar Dagh, are a mountain range situated in the middle part of the Taurus mountains complex in southern Turkey bounded by the Göksu River to the west and the Pozantı River to the east. The northern part of the mountains lies in Niğde province, while the southern peaks rise in Mersin province.

Kargıpınarı (former Gilindire) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 13,959 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Tömük is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 12,170 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, Tömük was a town (belde). It is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Aydıncık is een Turks district in de provincie Mersin en telt 11.647 inwoners (2007). Het district heeft een oppervlakte van 442,0 km². Hoofdplaats is Aydıncık.

Çatak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 359 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Silifke is 69 kilometres (43 mi) and to Mersin is 154 kilometres (96 mi). According to unconfirmed reports the ancestors of the village people were Çatak tribe of the Turkmen people who had migrated from Caucasus to Çatak. The main economic activity is fruit farming. Grape and grape molasses are the main products.

The Limonlu River (Ancient Greek: Λάμος Lamos; Latin: Lamus), also known as Gökler Deresi, is a river of ancient Cilicia, now in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Ayaş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,634 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Tırtar (formerly: Kumkuyu) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 2.733 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Laal Pasha Mosque is a Medieval mosque in Mut in Mersin Province, Turkey. (Names such as Lal Pasha, Lael Pasha and Lala Agha are also used.)

Atayurt is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 6,876 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Limonlu (ancient: Antiochia Lamotidos; Byzantine: Lamousia; Arabic: Lāmis; Armenian: Lamos, popularly called Lamas) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,939 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Abanoz is a yayla (summer resort) in Mersin Province, Turkey

Adamkayalar (literally "man-rocks") is a location in Mersin Province, Turkey famous for rock carved figures.

Akarca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 581 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mersin is 36 kilometres (22 mi). In the vicinity of the village is a chromium mining site.

Akarsu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 387 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains at the east bank of Berdan River. The distance to Tarsus is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 38 kilometres (24 mi).

Akcami is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 63 (2022). It is situated to the northwest of Bozyazı. The distance to Bozyazı is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi), and the distance to Mersin is 206 kilometres (128 mi).

Akgedik is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,509 (2022). It is situated in the Çukurova plains (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the south of Çukurova motorway and Berdan Dam reservoir. The distance to Tarsus is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and 30 kilometres (19 mi) to Mersin. Cotton and grape are the two main crops of the village.

Akine is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 356 (2022). 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.

Akova is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 131 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains to the west of Gülnar. Distance to Gülnar is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 174 kilometres (108 mi).

Akpınar is a neighbourhood and yayla (summer resort) in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 208 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Akpınar is located 44 kilometers away from Erdemli and 80 kilometers away from Mersin. Being a yayla, the population increases during the summer months and most of the buildings in the village are vacant during the winter months.

Akçakocalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 150 (2022). It is situated in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) plains at the north bank of Berdan Dam reservoir. The distance to Tarsus is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 33 kilometres (21 mi).

Çerçili (formerly Ali) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 524 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. The distance to Erdemli is 30 kilometres (19 mi) and to Mersin is 66 kilometres (41 mi). The major economic activity is agriculture. Animal breeding is another activity.

Zeytinçukuru is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 104 (2022). It is situated to the west of Mut on the road to Ermenek. Its distance to Mut is 19 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 179 kilometres (111 mi).

Zeyne is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,388 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Yıldızköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 143 (2022). It is to the east of the Göksu River valley in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and to Mersin is 195 kilometres (121 mi).

Yeşilyurt is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 245 (2022). It is situated to the north east of Mut. It distance to Mut is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and to Mersin is 170 kilometres (110 mi). The village is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Yeşilköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 277 (2022). It is situated in the west side of Göksu River in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 168 kilometres (104 mi).

Lenger is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 189 (2022). It is situated at the northeast of Bozyazı. The distance to Bozyazı is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 200 kilometres (120 mi).

Yalnızcabağ (literally "Lonely orchard") is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 520 (2022). It is in the Toros Mountains. Distance to Mut was 45 kilometres (28 mi) and to Mersin is 205 kilometres (127 mi). Main crops of the village are pomegranate, apple, grape and pistachio

Uzunkaş (former Apsun) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 295 (2022). The village is 22 kilometres (14 mi) north west of Mersin city center. The village is situated in Toros Mountains. The main agricultural products are citrus and other fruits.

Turunçlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Yenişehir, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 220 (2022). The village is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north west of Mersin city center.

Toros (named after the mountain range in which the village has been founded) or Küçüksorgun, as it is popularly called, is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 322 (2022). Its distance to Erdemli is 55 kilometres (34 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 90 kilometres (56 mi). It is also connected to Ayrancı in the Karaman Province to the north over the mountains by a stabilized road through 300-year-old cedar forests. The village is situated in the Taurus Mountains and is one of the highest locations of the Mersin Province. In the summer it is used as a summer resort, a so-called yayla.

Topluca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 520 (2022). It is located to the east of Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 180 kilometres (110 mi).

Topkaya is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 128 (2022). It is situated in the plateaus of the Toros Mountains. The Göksu River flows about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the east of the village Its distance to Mut is 60 kilometres (37 mi) and to Mersin is 225 kilometres (140 mi).

Tekeli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 194 (2022). It is situated in mountainous area. Its distance to Mut is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and to Mersin is 200 kilometres (120 mi).

Suçatı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 511 (2022). It is situated to the west of the Göksu River on the highway D-740 which connects Mut to Ermenek. Its distance to Mut is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 180 kilometres (110 mi). Olive production and cattle breeding are the main economic activities of the village.

Sarıveliler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 363 (2022). It is situated on the west bank of Göksu River. Turkish state highway D.715 is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the village. Its distance to Mut is 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and to Mersin is 150 kilometres (93 mi). Main economic activity is farming.

Sarıkaya ("yellow-rock", also called Sarıcakaya, "yellowish rock")) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 655 (2022). Its distance to Erdemli is 33 kilometres (21 mi) and to Mersin is 69 kilometres (43 mi). The village is situated in the southern slopes of the Toros Mountains and in summers it is used as a summer resort, a so called yayla. There are cedar forests around the village. The village was founded by a Turkmen tribe from Karaman in the 18th century. Initially, they had founded another village now called Yanıkköy (“burnt village”) ; but for reasons unknown, they had a clash with other Turkmen who had previously settled around and during the clashes Yanıkköy was burned down. Sarıcakaya was their next home. The main economic activity of the village is animal breeding. Fruits like cherry, apple and peach are also produced.

Sarıaydın (also known as Sarıaydınlı) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,094 (2022). It is a situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance to Silifke is about 55 kilometres (34 mi) and to Mersin is 135 kilometres (84 mi). The population of the village is composed of Yürüks, a branch of Turkmens known as Aydınlı.

Pamuklu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 115 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and to Mersin is 155 kilometres (96 mi). Main economic activity is farming and animal husbandry.

Narlıdere is a neighbourhood in the Mut district of Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 147 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. The distance from Narlıdere to Mut is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), and to Mersin 177 kilometres (110 mi).

Narlı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 211 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 33 kilometres (21 mi) and to Mersin is 185 kilometres (115 mi).

Mucuk is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 65 (2022). It is situated to the south of Göksu River. Its distance to Mut is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 178 kilometres (111 mi).

Mirahor is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 306 (2022). Mirahor was the chief stable man in the Ottoman Empire and the name of the village probably refers to the grazing land around the village which was once used by the mirahor. It is situated in the Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) and to Mersin is 168 kilometres (104 mi).

Kışlaköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 244 (2022). It is situated to the south of Turkish state highway D.715 and to the west of the highway to Gülnar. Göksu River is to the west of the village. Its distance to Mut is 23 kilometres (14 mi) and to Mersin is 140 kilometres (87 mi).

Kızılalan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 164 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 60 kilometres (37 mi) and to Mersin is 225 kilometres (140 mi).

Kırtıl is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 56 (2022). It is situated on the southern slopes of the Taurus Mountains. Distance to Silifke is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 110 kilometres (68 mi). The village is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Kırkkavak is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 357 (2022). It is situated to the south of Göksu River. Its distance to Mut is 25 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 185 kilometres (115 mi).

Kuşçular is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 187 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. It is located 70 kilometres (43 mi) away from Tarsus and 100 kilometres (62 mi) away from Mersin.

Kurtuluş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 130 (2022). It is in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 170 kilometres (110 mi). The major economic activity of the village is agriculture. Olive, apricot and figs are the main crops.

Kumaçukuru is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 31 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) and to Mersin is 173 kilometres (107 mi). The village is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Kelceköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 563 (2022). It is situated to the east of Göksu River valley and Mut. It is almost merged to Mut and its distance to Mersin is 166 kilometres (103 mi). The main agricultural products of the village are apricot and olive. The village is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Kayaönü is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 117 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 26 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 187 kilometres (116 mi).

Kavaklı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 405 (2022). It is situated in the penaplane area to the west of the Göksu River. Its distance to Mut is 19 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 145 kilometres (90 mi).

Karadiken is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 210 (2022). It is situated to the west of the Göksu River to the west of the highway D.715. Its distance to Mut is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 148 kilometres (92 mi).

Kadıköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 284 (2022). It is situated at the west bank of Göksu River. The bridge over the river which connects the villages to the west of Mut to Mut is also called Kadıköy bridge. Its distance to Mut is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) and to Mersin is 170 kilometres (110 mi). Main economic activity is agriculture and animal husbandry. Main crops are various fruits.

Irmaklı (literally "with river") is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey, situated on the west bank of Göksu River. The Turkish state highway D.715 is about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the east of the village. Its distance to Mut is 18 kilometres (11 mi) and to Mersin is 155 kilometres (96 mi). Its main economic activity is agriculture and animal husbandry, while its main crops consist of various fruits.

Hocalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 109 (2022). It is situated to the east of Turkish state highway D.715. Its distance to Mut is 28 kilometres (17 mi) and to Mersin is 132 kilometres (82 mi). The main economic activity is agriculture. Apricot, plum, and olive are the main crops.

Hisarköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 146 (2022). It is situated to the east of Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 32 kilometres (20 mi) and to Mersin is 137 kilometres (85 mi). Main economic activity is agriculture. Apricot, plum and olive are the main crops.

Harfilli (former Cıcık) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 427 (2022). It is situated in the high plateau of Toros Mountains. In summers, it is also a yayla of Erdemli which is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Harfili. There are ancient ruins around the village. Main economic activities of the village are farming and animal breeding. The crops harvested are Tomato, cucumber, peach, cherry and apple. Every year a village festival named "Raw vegetable festival" is held in the village.

Hacınuhlu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 372 (2022). It is situated in the slopes of Toros Mountains facing the Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 10 km (6.2 mi) and to Mersin is 170 km (110 mi). Olive is the main product of the village.

Hacıilyaslı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 378 (2022). It is situated in the Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 175 kilometres (109 mi). The village was founded by a Turkmen tribe named Karadöneli. Main economic activity is animal husbandry. Valuable produce cultivated at Hacıilyaslı include olive agricultural crops.

Güzelyurt is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 103 (2022). It is located in the Göksu River valley to the north of Mut. Its distance to Mut is 45 kilometres (28 mi) and to Mersin is 205 kilometres (127 mi). Village economy depends agriculture.

Güzelköy is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 217 (2022). It is situated in the west of Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 20 kilometres (12 mi) and to Mersin is 180 kilometres (110 mi). The village economy depends on agriculture.

Göksu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,799 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). The town is inhabited by Tahtacı.

Göcekler is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 82 (2022). It is situated to the east of Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 35 kilometres (22 mi) and to Mersin is 140 kilometres (87 mi). Main economic agriculture. Apricot, grapes and olive are the main crops.

Gençali is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 278 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains to the east of Göksu River valley. Its distance to Mut is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) and to Mersin is 173 kilometres (107 mi). The village was founded by two Turkmen tribes named Koçaşlı and Meçesli. Main economic activity is agriculture.

Malaklar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,160 (2022). It is at the north east of Anamur.

Esençay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 164 (2022). It is to the east of the Göksu River valley in the Taurus Mountains. Its distance to Mut is 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) and to Mersin is 194 kilometres (121 mi).

Eminlik is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 183 (2022). It is situated in the Taurus Mountains and extreme east of the province. It is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) away from Tarsus and 77 kilometres (48 mi) away from Mersin.

Mersin Congress and Exhibition Center (Turkish: Mersin Kongre ve Sergi Merkezi) is a congress center is Mersin, Turkey. (also called Mersin Congress and Exhibition Palace) It is situated at the north east corner of the Atatürk Park in Mersin. Constructed between 2005 and 2008, it is owned by Mersin municipality. The chief architect is Celal Abdi Güzer.

Mersin Feneri (The Mersin Lighthouse) is located at the Mediterranean coast in the city of Mersin, Turkey.

Mersin Museum is the main museum of Mersin, Turkey. It is operated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. However after establishing a new museum, i.e., Mersin Archaeological Museum most of the exhibits were moved to the new museum.

Mollaömerli is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 111 (2022). It is situated in a plateau of Toros Mountains between Gülnar and Büyükeceli. Its distance to Gülnar is only 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and to Mersin is 156 kilometres (97 mi). The village was founded in 1850. Main economic activity is farming. Various vegetables are produced.

Musalı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Toroslar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 873 (2022). It is at the north of the city center.

Mut Castle is a castle in Mut, Mersin Province, Turkey.

Efrenk River (also called Suntras or Arslanlöy River in the upper reaches and Müftü River in the lower reaches) is a short river in Mersin Province, Turkey. It was originally called Efrenk River. After a mosque named Müftü Mosque was built by the river in Mersin, it was popularly renamed Müftü River.

Narince is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bozyazı, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 479 (2022). It is situated to the northwest of Bozyazı. The distance to Bozyazı is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) and the distance to Mersin is 205 kilometres (127 mi).

Nuru (sometimes spelled as Nuri) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 506 (2022). Nuru is a neighbourhood in forests. It is situated on Toros Mountains to the west of Göksu River valley. Distance to Silifke is 42 kilometres (26 mi) and to Mersin is 127 kilometres (79 mi). According to village page, it is founded about 700 years ago. Main economic activities are agriculture and animal breeding. Main crops are pistachio, figs, plum and hickory nut.

Old Mosque (Turkish: Eski Cami) is mosque in Mersin, Turkey.

Olukkoyağı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 566 (2022). It is situated in the Toros Mountains. Its distance to Tarsus is 68 kilometres (42 mi) and its distance to Mersin is 93 kilometres (58 mi). There is a trout farm in the location named Papazınbahçesi for production of a trout species named salma trıutta.