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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 · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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