Tece | |
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  Tece Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates:36°42′09″N34°26′56″E / 36.70250°N 34.44889°E /36.70250; 34.44889 | |
| 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 Creek which 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 thecitrus 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 ofMezitli.[4]
Tece is known for its ancientcastle 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]