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Merkez
City in Ardahan, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the commercial and administrative heart of Ardahan, set in the scenic highlands of northeastern Turkey. The city offers a glimpse of traditional Turkish rural life and is a gateway to the region's natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Ardahan
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.11°, 42.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$550
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$340
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
14.9°C
Winter Avg
-8.3°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-28.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
899 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 19 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 50/100.
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