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Merkez
City in Artvin, Turkey
Overview
Merkez, the central district of Artvin, is surrounded by lush forests, steep valleys, and stunning mountain scenery. The town offers a blend of traditional Turkish culture and natural beauty, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Artvin
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.18°, 41.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$753
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
22
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.7°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-27.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1195 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
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 10 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 54/100.
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