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Palu

City in Elazığ, Turkey

Overview

Palu is a small historic town set in Elazığ province along the Euphrates river. Known for its ancient castle, scenic landscapes, and friendly locals, Palu offers an authentic Anatolian experience. Visitors can enjoy traditional Turkish hospitality in a relaxed, small-town setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Elazığ
Population
23,834
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
38.69°, 39.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$628
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.6°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-23.7°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
565 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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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.

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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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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