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Payas

City in Hatay, Turkey

Overview

Payas, located in Hatay province, is a compact but culturally rich town offering a blend of Ottoman and modern influences. The city's historical landmarks, lively local markets, and warm community atmosphere make it a pleasant stop for travelers seeking authentic Turkish town life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Hatay
Population
41,409
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
36.76°, 36.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$605
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$340
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
7.0°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-6.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
608 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HTY
Distance
44 km

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 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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