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Karkamış
City in Gaziantep, Turkey
Overview
Karkamış is a small border town in Gaziantep Province, known for its rich history and proximity to ancient archaeological sites. The town features a relaxed pace of life, traditional Turkish culture, and a close-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Gaziantep
Population
10,436
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
36.83°, 38.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
29.6°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
-10.8°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
429 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GZT
Distance
48 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped39 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 39 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 60/100.
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