Kızkalesi
Kızkalesi | |
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| Coordinates: 36°28′N 34°09′E / 36.467°N 34.150°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,781 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code | 0324 |
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Kızkalesi (English: Maiden's castle) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,781 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde). The town, known in Antiquity as Corycus or Korykos (Greek: Κώρυκος), is named after the ancient castle built on a small island just facing the town.