Gezende Explained

Type:neighbourhood
Province:Mersin
District:Gülnar
Gezende
Population Total:342
Population As Of:2022
Coordinates:36.5167°N 43°W
Elevation M:655
Postal Code:33702
Area Code:0324

Gezende is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 342 (2022).[2] Distance to Gülnar is and to Mersin is . Göksu River flows just north of the village and the Gezende Dam with 159 MW power is to the northeast of the village. The area of the artificial lake is .

History

There are ruins dated back to Seljuks (12th-13th centuries). According to town page, there were four guest houses in the village. Such houses imply that there were Middle age education institutions in the village.[3]

Economy

The village enjoys irrigated farming. Plums and other fruits as well as vegetables are produced. Another economic activity is beehiving (thyme honey).

Notes and References

  1. https://www.e-icisleri.gov.tr/Anasayfa/MulkiIdariBolumleri.aspx Mahalle
  2. Web site: Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports. 12 July 2023. TÜİK. en. XLS.
  3. Web site: Gezende-Bardat . Turkish . Village community. 29 September 2011.