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Ulaş, Tarsus

Coordinates: 37°00′N 34°47′E / 37.000°N 34.783°E / 37.000; 34.783
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Ulaş
Ulaş is located in Turkey
Ulaş
Ulaş
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°00′N 34°47′E / 37.000°N 34.783°E / 37.000; 34.783
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictTarsus
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2022)
1,274
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Area code0324

Ulaş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,274 (2022).[2] It is situated on the lower slopes of the Toros Mountains and on the road connecting Tarsus to Çamlıyayla. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest of Tarsus. According to Ulaş school page the village was founded as the winter settlement of the Turkmen nomads after 1375.[3] The main economic sector of the village is viticulture. Olives and various fruits are also produced. There is also an olive press in the village.

References

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Ulaş school page (in Turkish)