Tece (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈtɛdʒɛ]) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,407 (2022).[2]
Tece | |
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  Tece Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°42′09″N 34°26′56″E / 36.70250°N 34.44889°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Mersin |
| District | Mezitli |
| Population (2022) | 1,407 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Tece is named after Tece Creek which is to the east of the neighbourhood.[3] It is located on Turkish state highway D.400, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the center of Mersin.
Tece used to be a small village located in the citrus plantation, but due to its proximity to Mersin and housing projects in the 1990s, its population increased sharply and a municipality was established in Tece. However, in 2008, the municipality was disestablished and Tece was made a neighbourhood of Mezitli.[4]
Tece is known for its ancient castle and its creek. The Mersin municipality now runs a project of coastal area. The project will include walking trails, bicycle roads, playgrounds, fitness centres, sport courts and coffeehouses between Mersin and Tece.[5]
References
edit- ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Map page
- ^ Kanun No. 5747, Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
- ^ Mersin municipality page (in Turkish)