Mecidiye, Edirne
| Mecidiye (Köseatlı) | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Mecidiye Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′N 26°32′E / 40.600°N 26.533°ECoordinates: 40°36′N 26°32′E / 40.600°N 26.533°E | |
| Country |
 Turkey |
| Province | Edirne Province |
| District | Keşan |
| Elevation | 32 m (115 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 870 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 22910 |
| Area code(s) | 0284 |
| Licence plate | 22 |
Mecidiye (former Köseatlı) is a small belde (town) in Keşan district of Edirne Province, Turkey. At 40°36′N 26°32′E / 40.600°N 26.533°E Mecidye is close to Gulf of Saros ( Aegean Sea). The distance to Keşan is 28 kilometres (17 mi). The population of Mecidiye was 870 [1] as of 2013. The settlement was founded by the Muslim refugees of the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) . Major economic activities of the town are fishing, beekeeping and farming. Tourism is also promising. [2]
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