Karayayla, Tarsus
Karayayla is a village in Tarsus district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated at 37°01′N 34°59′E in Çukurova (Cilicia of the antiquity) to the northeast of Tarsus and the junction of the motor ways 
O-21 and 
O-52. The village is slightly elevated with respect to the plains. Its distance to Tarsus is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) and to Mersin is 40 kilometres (25 mi).[1] The population of Karayayla was 192 [2] as of 2012. Main economic activity is agriculture and grapes is the major crop of the village.
Karayayla | |
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Village | |
  Karayayla Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°01′N 34°59′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Tarsus |
| Elevation | 150 m (495 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 192 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33400 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
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