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Emirşah Ceritler | |
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  Emirşah Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates:36°05′N32°48′E / 36.083°N 32.800°E /36.083; 32.800 | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Anamur |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 708 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 33630 |
| Area code | 0324 |
Emirşah is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district ofAnamur,Mersin Province,Turkey.[1] Its population is 708 (2022).[2] It is northwest of Anamur. Although still a separate legal entity, it is about to merge with Anamur. The name of the village is composed of two Islamic titles,emir (lord) andşah (king). However, there is no historical record of any Islamic lordship centered in or around Emirşah; the origin of the name is therefore unknown. The village is also popularly known as "Ceritler'". This name refers to a rebelliousTurkmen tribe which was forced to settle in various localities by theOttoman government. The ruins of two churches in the village show that Greeks also lived in the village in the past. Like most villages in the surrounding area, Emirşah specializes in greenhouse agriculture and banana plantations.