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Hizan

City in Bitlis, Turkey

Overview

Set in the rugged mountains of Bitlis province, Hizan is a small Anatolian town known for its tranquil pace, scenic natural beauty, and traditional way of life. You'll encounter hospitable locals, historic mosques, and authentic Turkish village culture far from Turkey's tourist centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Bitlis
Population
34,186
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
38.22°, 42.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$575
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$350
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
541 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-06.

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 2026-03-22.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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