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Koramşalı (Kirazlı)
Village
Koramşalı Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°11′E / 36.733°N 34.183°E / 36.733; 34.183Coordinates: 36°44′N 34°11′E / 36.733°N 34.183°E / 36.733; 34.183
Country	Turkey
Province	Mersin Province
District	Erdemli
Elevation	700 m (2,300 ft)
Population (2012)
• Total	544
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	33730
Area code(s)	0324
Licence plate	33

Koramşalı (former Kirazlı) is a village in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Geography

Koramşalı is a part of Erdemli district of Mersin Province. At 36°44′N 34°11′E / 36.733°N 34.183°E / 36.733; 34.183 it is situated in the valley of Alata creek. The distance to Erdemli is 26 kilometres (16 mi) and to Mersin is 60 kilometres (37 mi) Its population was 544.^[1] as of 2012

History

On the east of a plateau, Koramşalı is quite secluded, and, although not fully investigated, it seems to have a rich history. In the vicinity of the village there are ancient graves as well as caves which are thought to be inhabited in the ancient ages. There are also Roman age rock tanks for must and vine. An undated stone bridge may also be a Roman bridge. Although there are 5-6 century-old sycamore trees within the village, the exact founding date of the present village is not known.^[2]

Economy

Koramşalı is a typical agricultural village. Tomato, peack, cherry, nut and pomegranate are main products. Pomegranate syrup is also produced. The secondary economic activity is cattle breeding ^[2]

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