Mağara (former Mara or Kırobası) is a village in Silifke district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the Taurus Mountains. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Silifke and 125 kilometres (78 mi) from Mersin. The population of village is 233 [1] as of 2010, but boasted a much higher population during medieval times. The Greeks who made up a part of the population were deported to Greece during the compulsory population exchange between Greece and Turkey (Turkish: mübadele) in 1920s. Modern day Mağara is known for its annual commemoration day for Marshal Fevzi Çakmak.

Mağara (Kırobası)
Village
Town center
Mağara Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°43′N 33°52′E
Country	Turkey
Province	Mersin Province
District	Silifke
Elevation	1,410 m (4,590 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	233
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code	33940
Area code(s)	0324
Licence plate	33

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