Uzuncaburç is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey.Mahalle , Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023. Its population is 878 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).
Geography
Uzuncaburç is in the rural area of the Silifke district. It is located in the valleys of Toros Mountains at the north of Silifke with an altitude of . The highway distance to Silifke is and to Mersin is .
History
Uzuncaburç is situated next to ruins of the ancient city Olba and the name of the town Uzuncaburç (after 1973) means Tall bastion referring to the ruins. Uzuncaburç was declared township in 1992.Mayor’s page
Economy
Main crops are cereals and chickpea. There are also some vineyards. The secondary economic activity is sheep and goat breeding. Although touristic potential is great, at the present tourism plays no important role in the economy of the town.
References
External links Travel link Turkey History page