Ulaş, Tarsus

Ulaş is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey.^[1] Its population is 1,274 (2022).^[2] It is situated on the lower slopes of the Toros Mountains and on the road connecting Tarsus to Çamlıyayla. It is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest of Tarsus. According to Ulaş school page the village was founded as the winter settlement of the Turkmen nomads after 1375.^[3] The main economic sector of the village is viticulture. Olives and various fruits are also produced. There is also an olive press in the village.

Ulaş
Neighbourhood
Ulaş Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°00′N 34°47′E
Country	Turkey
Province	Mersin
District	Tarsus
Elevation	310 m (1,020 ft)
Population  (2022)	1,274
Time zone	UTC+3 (TRT)
Area code	0324

References

1. Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
2. "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
3. Ulaş school page (in Turkish)