Nuru, Silifke

Nuru (sometimes spelled as Nuri) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Silifke, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 506 (2022). Nuru is a neighbourhood in forests. It is situated on Toros Mountains to the west of Göksu River valley. Distance to Silifke is 42 km and to Mersin is 127 km. According to village page, it is founded about 700 years ago. Main economic activities are agriculture and animal breeding. Main crops are pistachio, figs, plum and hickory nut.