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Yüksekova
City in Hakkâri, Turkey
Overview
Yüksekova is set in the southeastern region of Turkey, surrounded by dramatic mountains and valleys, offering a blend of Kurdish culture and natural beauty. This city serves as an important crossroads close to Iran and Iraq, with a distinctive character shaped by its history and multi-ethnic population.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Hakkâri
Population
119,760
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
37.55°, 44.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$579
Local Cost
$343
Local Income
$325
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-22.7°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
332 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YKO
Distance
2 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped9 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 - 9 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 55/100.
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