Esenpınar

Esenpınar is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Erdemli, Mersin Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,287 (2022). Before the 2013 reorganisation, it was a town (belde).

Geography
Esenpınar is located in the rural area of the Erdemli district of Mersin Province. It lies on the southern slopes of the Toros Mountains at an altitude of 780 m. The distance to Erdemli is 27 km and to Mersin is 65 km.

History
The former name of the settlement was Gövere. Gövere was founded by a Turkmen tribe called Sarıkeçili. Although the 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. 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.