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Merkez
City in Hakkâri, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the central district of Hakkâri, set amid rugged mountains in southeastern Turkey. The city is known for its scenic landscapes, local hospitality, and unique blend of Kurdish and Turkish cultures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Hakkâri
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
37.57°, 43.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$466
Local Cost
$282
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
8.2°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-28.0°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
388 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YKO
Distance
44 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 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 45/100.
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