Gezende

Gezende
Village
Gezende

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 36°31′N 33°10′E / 36.517°N 33.167°E / 36.517; 33.167Coordinates: 36°31′N 33°10′E / 36.517°N 33.167°E / 36.517; 33.167
Country  Turkey
Province Mersin Province
District Gülnar
Elevation 655 m (2,150 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 446
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 33700
Area code(s) 0324
Licence plate 33

Gezende is a village in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Geography

Gezende is a part of Gülnar district of Mersin Province. At 36°31′N 33°10′E / 36.517°N 33.167°E / 36.517; 33.167 it is one of the westernmost villages of the province. Distance to Gülnar is 45 kilometres (28 mi) and to Mersin is 195 kilometres (121 mi). Göksu River flows just north of the village and Gezende Dam with 159 MW power is almost in the village. The area of the artificial lake is 3.97 square kilometres (1.53 sq mi). The population of the village is 446 [1] as of 2012.

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. [2]

Economy

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

References

  1. ↑ "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2015. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. ↑ "Gezende-Bardat" (in Turkish). Village community. Retrieved 2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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