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Borçka

City in Artvin, Turkey

Overview

Borçka is a picturesque small town set in the lush mountains of Artvin, eastern Turkey. Known for its pristine nature, friendly locals, and proximity to the famous Borçka Karagöl lake, it offers a peaceful escape from busy city life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Artvin
Population
24,662
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.36°, 41.67°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$709
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$380
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1163 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BUS
Distance
28 km

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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 2026-03-22.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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