Categories in Silifke
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Silifke
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 217 |
| Shopping | 193 |
| Other accommodation | 192 |
| Car repair | 168 |
| Gas station | 126 |
| Cafes | 115 |
| Construction of houses | 109 |
| Real estate | 93 |
| Corporate management | 82 |
| Education | 80 |
| Hotels and motels | 75 |
| Wholesalers | 69 |
Silifke Facts
| Area | 2737.7 km² |
| Population | 102,702 |
| Male Population | 51,467 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 51,235 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -23.2% |
| Median Age | 33.5 years (Male: 33, Female: 33.9) |
| Neighborhoods | Göksu Mahallesi, Saray Mahallesi, Atakent Mahallesi, Yeni Mahallesi, Taşucu Mahallesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Türkiye Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 36.37778, 33.93444 |
| Postal Codes | 33900, 33920, 33940, 33950, 33960, More |
Map of Silifke
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Silifke Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,161 | 148,324 | 133,725 | 97,397 | 102,702 |
| Population Density | 45.7 / km² | 54.2 / km² | 48.8 / km² | 35.6 / km² | 37.5 / km² |
Silifke Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 27.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silifke | -22.2% | -34.3% | -27.2% |
| Mersin Province | +80.6% | +16.5% | +3.8% |
| Turkey | +102.3% | +46.5% | +24.7% |
Silifke Median Age
Median Age: 33.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silifke | 33.5 yrs | 33.9 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Mersin Province | 29.8 yrs | 30.2 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
| Turkey | 29.3 yrs | 29.8 yrs | 28.7 yrs |
Silifke Population Density
Population Density: 37.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silifke | 102,702 | 2,737.7 km² | 37.5 / km² |
| Mersin Province | 1.9 million | 16,081.7 km² | 115 / km² |
| Turkey | 77.8 million | 780,782.9 km² | 99.6 / km² |
Silifke Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Silifke
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Silifke
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Silifke
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Silifke
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Silifke CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silifke | 582,878 tn | 5.68 tn | 212.9 tons/km² |
| Mersin Province | 10,715,526 tn | 5.77 tn | 666.3 tons/km² |
| Turkey | 435,645,812 tn | 5.6 tn | 558 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 582,878 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.68 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 212.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/29/15 | 10:00 PM | 4.9 | 95.9 km | 29,620 m | 35km W of Karatas, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/15 | 10:16 PM | 4.3 | 77.7 km | 5,400 m | 27km NW of Mercin, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/13 | 12:24 PM | 4.5 | 37.9 km | 5,000 m | 34km S of Erdemli, Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/13 | 11:22 AM | 4.1 | 72.4 km | 17,500 m | 47km NNE of Rizokarpaso, Cyprus | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/12 | 6:24 AM | 4 | 41.6 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 10/19/08 | 3:08 PM | 3.5 | 92.1 km | 55,000 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 4/5/08 | 5:17 AM | 3.6 | 86.6 km | 10,700 m | Cyprus region | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/07 | 11:51 PM | 3.6 | 98.8 km | 5,000 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 12/19/07 | 11:49 PM | 3.4 | 98.1 km | 7,200 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/07 | 7:49 PM | 3.3 | 90.9 km | 7,500 m | central Turkey | usgs.gov |
Silifke
Silifke (Greek: Σελεύκεια, Seleukeia, Latin: Seleucia ad Calycadnum) is a town and district in south-central Mersin Province, Turkey, 80 km (50 mi) west of the city of Mersin, on the west end of Çukurova. is near the Mediterranean coast, on the bank..
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