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Tece

Coordinates:36°42′09″N34°26′56″E/ 36.70250°N 34.44889°E/36.70250; 34.44889
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Tece
Tece is located in Turkey
Tece
Tece
Location in Turkey
Coordinates:36°42′09″N34°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(Turkish pronunciation:[ˈtɛdʒɛ]) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district ofMezitli,Mersin Province,Turkey.[1]Its population is 1,407 (2022).[2]

Tece is named afterTece Creekwhich is to the east of the neighbourhood.[3]It is located on Turkish state highwayD.400,16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the center of Mersin.

Tece used to be a small village located in thecitrusplantation, 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 ofMezitli.[4]

Tece is known for its ancientcastleand 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.Retrieved12 July2023.
  3. ^Map page
  4. ^Kanun No. 5747,Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
  5. ^Mersin municipality page(in Turkish)