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