Balandız

Balandız (Gümüşlü) is a village in the Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Silifke and 105 kilometres (65 mi) from Mersin. The population of Balandız is 175 [1] as of 2011. Balandız is an agricultural village. But during summers it is also a yayla (resort). Now an unused building is under renovation to be put into service as a village museum and a library.[2]

Balandız

(Gümüşlü)
Village
Balandız
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°21′N 33°44′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictSilifke
Elevation
920 m (3,020 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total175
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33940
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

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