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Merke
City in Jambyl, Kazakhstan
Overview
Merke is a small town in the Jambyl region of Kazakhstan, known for its blend of steppe and mountain scenery, hospitable locals, and traditional markets. Visitors can explore local culture, sample authentic Kazakh cuisine, and use Merke as a gateway to nearby nature areas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Jambyl
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
42.87°, 73.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$581
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
12.1°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-23.5°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
328 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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