Esenpınar

Esenpınar
Town
Esenpınar
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°35′N 34°07′E
Country Turkey
ProvinceMersin Province
DistrictErdemli
Elevation
780 m (2,560 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total1,664
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
33948
Area code(s)0324
Licence plate33

Esenpınar is a town in Mersin Province, Turkey.

Geography

Esenpınar is in the rural area of Erdemli district of Mersin Province. It is on the southern slopes of Toros Mountains at an altitude of 780 m (2,560 ft). The distance to Erdemli is 27 km (17 mi) and to Mersin is 65 km (40 mi). The coordinates of the midtown are 36°35′30″N 34°06′46″E. The population was 1664 as of 2012.[1]

History

The former name of the settlement was Gövere. Gövere was founded by a Turkmen tribe named Sarıkeçili. Although exact date of foundation is uncertain, it is claimed that the settlement might have been founded during the era of Seljuks, (i.e., 12-13th century). The mosque of Gövere was built in 1741 and there is a grave stone which dates back to 1461.[2] The settlement was declared a township in 1992.

Economy

The main economic activity is irrigated farming, the source of irrigation being Limonlu River and Gövere puddle at the north of the town. Cauliflower, bean, tomato, apple and peach are among the more important crops.

References

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