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Mengen

City in Bolu, Turkey

Overview

Mengen is a charming small town in Bolu renowned as Turkey's culinary capital, with a rich tradition of chef training and tasty regional dishes. Surrounded by lush forests and natural beauty, Mengen offers a peaceful respite from the bustle of larger cities. The town's welcoming atmosphere is ideal for travelers seeking both relaxation and unique gastronomy.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Bolu
Population
14,355
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.94°, 32.08°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$714
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$375
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
747 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

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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