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Merkez

City in Ağrı, Turkey

Overview

Ağrı Merkez is the heart of eastern Anatolia, a small city known for its proximity to Mount Ararat and natural beauty. Life is centered around traditional markets and authentic Turkish cuisine, with untouched local culture. The atmosphere is welcoming yet distinct from big Turkish cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Ağrı
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
39.72°, 43.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$509
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$270
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
18.1°C
Winter Avg
-6.7°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
-26.7°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
403 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
AJI
Distance
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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