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
Tece is located in Turkey
Tece
Tece
Location in Turkey
Coordinates: 36°42′09″N 34°26′56″E / 36.70250°N 34.44889°E / 36.70250; 34.44889
CountryTurkey
ProvinceMersin
DistrictMezitli
Population
 (2022)
1,407
Time zoneUTC+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

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  1. ^ Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  3. ^ Map page
  4. ^ Kanun No. 5747, Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
  5. ^ Mersin municipality page (in Turkish)