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Merkez
City in Giresun, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the lively heart of Giresun, perched on the Black Sea coast and surrounded by lush hills. The city is an appealing blend of history, local culture, and scenic beauty, offering visitors a laid-back atmosphere mixed with urban amenities. Its compact center makes it easy for travelers to explore on foot.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Giresun
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.83°, 38.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$705
Local Cost
$423
Local Income
$500
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
6.9°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1082 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OGU
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
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 2026-03-21.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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