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Belen

City in Hatay, Turkey

Overview

Belen is a small, welcoming town in Hatay Province, Turkey, set in the scenic Amanos mountains. Known for its lush forests, historic sites, and cool mountain breezes, Belen provides a peaceful escape with authentic Turkish hospitality. The town is a crossroads of nature, history, and local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Hatay
Population
33,540
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
36.49°, 36.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$686
Local Cost
$382
Local Income
$350
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
44.7°C
Record Low
-4.3°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
614 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HTY
Distance
16 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.

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 2026-03-22.
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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