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Ayvalık
City in Balıkesir, Turkey
Overview
Ayvalık is a charming Aegean coastal town in Balıkesir, Turkey, celebrated for its historical architecture, olive oil culture, and laid-back atmosphere. The city blends Greek and Turkish heritage, offering lively markets, picturesque islands, and easy beach access. It's a favorite summer escape for both locals and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Balıkesir
Population
71,063
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
39.32°, 26.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
77
Monthly Cost
$1,018
Local Cost
$630
Local Income
$520
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-8.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
636 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
10
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MJT
Distance
30 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped20 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 49 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 20 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 70/100.
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