| Type: | neighbourhood |
| Province: | Mersin |
| District: | Erdemli |
| Kızılen | |
| Population Total: | 482 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Coordinates: | 36.7°N 39°W |
| Elevation M: | 1170 |
| Postal Code: | 33730 |
| Area Code: | 0324 |
Kızılen is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 482 (2022).[2] It is situated in the valley of a dry river bed. Its distance to Erdemli is and to Mersin is . There are traces of ancient civilizations around the village. The village was founded by a Turkmen tribe from Taşkale of Karaman Province. In the early years of the Turkish Republic Kızılen was a neighbourhood of Küstülü, another village to the south east. But in 1961 it gained its legal status as a village. The main economic activity is agriculture. Tomato, cucumber, bean as well as fruits like apple, peach and cherry are among the crops harvested in the village.[3]