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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
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$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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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 13 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 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.
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