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Merkez
City in Elazığ, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the heart of Elazığ, blending modern amenities with a rich historical backdrop. The city is famed for its ancient Harput Castle and lively bazaars, making it an emerging destination in eastern Turkey. A welcoming atmosphere and affordable prices make it ideal for travelers seeking authentic regional culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Elazığ
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
38.67°, 39.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$634
Local Cost
$378
Local Income
$525
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
454 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
21
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
EZS
Distance
9 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 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 60/100.
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