Hebilli
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).
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Hebilli Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°55′N 34°40′E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Akdeniz |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 433 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33261 |
| Area code | 0324 |
The population of the village is largely composed of descendants of Turkish refugees from the island of Crete (now part of Greece) during the last years of the 19th century. There is an Arabic castle ruin in the village built in the middle ages (see Hebilli Castle). The main economic activity of the village is citrus farming.
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