Ortaköy, Mardin

Ortaköy (also known as Hirrin) is a belde (town) in the central district (Mardin) of Mardin Province, Turkey. Situated at 37°13′N 40°47′E it is 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the south of Mardin. The population of the town is 7486 [1] as of 2011. Ortaköy is a historical town. It was founded as an underground town during the Assyrian Empire. During Artuqids it was an important agricultural center. Although agriculture is still an important source of revenue, most of Ortaköy residents are now working in transportation business between Turkey and Iraq. .

Kabala

(Hirrin)
Town
Kabala
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 37°13′N 40°47′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMardin Province
DistrictMardin central district
Town (belde)1972
Elevation
570 m (1,870 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total7,486
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
47100
Area code(s)0482
Licence plate47

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