Esenpınar
| Esenpınar | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Esenpınar Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°35′N 34°07′E / 36.583°N 34.117°ECoordinates: 36°35′N 34°07′E / 36.583°N 34.117°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 780 m (2,560 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 1,664 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 33948 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
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 / 36.59167°N 34.11278°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.