Gezende

Gezende is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Gülnar, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 342. 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. 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.

Economy

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