Tekirdağ Province
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Tekirdağ Province Tekirdağ ili |
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| Province of Turkey | |
 Location of Tekirdağ Province in Turkey |
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| Country | Turkey |
| Region | West Marmara |
| Subregion | Tekirdağ |
| Government | |
| • Electoral district | Tekirdağ |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,218 km2 (2,401 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 798,109 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | 0282 |
| Vehicle registration | 59 |
Tekirdağ Province (Turkish: Tekirdağ ili , pronounced [teˈkiɾdaː]) is in East Thrace, the European part of northwestern Turkey.
The province of Tekirdağ is one of Turkey's the most important regions for viticulture and winemaking. The coastline between Tekirdağ and Şarköy, particularly Mürefte, are notable centers of wineyards. 22 of the 27 villages of Şarköy grow grape and produce wine. There are well-known wine producers in the region, including "Doluca", "Gülor", "Kutman", "Bağcı" and "Latif Aral". Other wine producers of the region are "Melen" in Hoşköy, Şarköy and "Umurbey" in Tekirdağ.
Coordinates: 41°05′11″N 27°21′28″E / 41.08639°N 27.35778°E
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