Tece
Tece | |
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  Tece Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates:36°42′09″N34°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(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
[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.Retrieved12 July2023.
- ^Map page
- ^Kanun No. 5747,Resmî Gazete, 22 March 2008.
- ^Mersin municipality page(in Turkish)