Yağda, Erdemli

Yağda is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 362 (2022). It is situated in the peneplain area of the Taurus Mountains. The distance to the town of Erdemli is 47 km, and to the port of Mersin, the distance is 83 km. The citrus groves around the village provide kindling and the village is named after kindling oil (Yağ means oil in Turkish). The main economic activity is farming, and a variety of fruits and vegetables are produced.