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Karesi
City in Balıkesir, Turkey
Overview
Karesi, a district in the city of Balıkesir, Turkey, boasts a rich blend of Ottoman heritage, lively markets, and welcoming local culture. The city is less touristed than coastal destinations, offering an authentic Turkish experience amid historic buildings and green parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Balıkesir
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
39.65°, 27.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$838
Local Cost
$472
Local Income
$350
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-13.4°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
592 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
106
Coworking
0
Cafes
25
Nightlife
1
Parks
80
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
885.0
Airport
BZI
Distance
5 km
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 43 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 65/100.
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