What does TECE stand for? 

Tece

Tece is a neighborhood in Mersin, Turkey. Tece is named after Tece Creek which is to the east of the neighborhood at 36°42′26″N 34°27′36″E It si on Turkish state highway and its distance to Mersin centrum is only 16 kilometres (9.9 mi). Formerly Tece was a small village located in the citrus plantation. But due to its proximity to Mersin and recent housing projects, its population increased sharply. In 1990s the population increased to over 10000 and a municipality was established in Tece. However in 2008 by the act no 5747, the municipality was disestablished and Tece was made a neighborhood of Mezitli which itself is a second level municipality of Mersin Metropalitan municipality.Tece is known by its ancient castle and its creek. The Mersin municipality now runs a project of coastal area. The project will include walking trails, bicycle roads, play grounds, fitness centers, sport coutrs and coffehouses between Mersin and Tece.

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