| Type: | neighbourhood |
| Province: | Mersin |
| District: | Mezitli |
| Tece | |
| Population Total: | 1407 |
| Population As Of: | 2022 |
| Coordinates: | 36.7025°N 34.4489°W |
Tece (pronounced as /tr/) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Mezitli, Mersin Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,407 (2022).[2]
Tece is named after Tece Creek which is to the east of the neighbourhood.[3] It is located on Turkish state highway D.400, 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]