Ovabaşı is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Anamur, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 284 (2022).[2] It is situated in the southern slopes of Toros Mountains to the north of Anamur. Its distance to Anamur is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). It is surrounded by orange groves. The orange produced in the village is known as "Ovabaşı orange" (Turkish: Ovabaşı portakalı).
Ovabaşı | |
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  Ovabaşı Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°07′N 32°46′E / 36.117°N 32.767°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Anamur |
| Elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 284 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0324 |
Köşekbükü asthma cave
editThere is a cave to the south of the village known as "Köşekbükü cave". It is believed[by whom?] that respiration in the cave cures asthma. According to legend[weasel words] a certain Anna, allegedly a daughter of a Roman Emperor had been cured in the cave.[3]
References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Anamur Köşekbükü Astım Mağarası". www.anamurunsesi.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2020-07-02.