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Merkez
City in Iğdır, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the lively urban core of Iğdır, offering a unique blend of local culture, traditional Turkish hospitality, and the city's main shopping and administrative districts. Set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Ağrı, it is a gateway to nearby natural and historical landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Iğdır
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
39.92°, 44.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
67
Monthly Cost
$705
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.0°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
407 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IGD
Distance
15 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 17 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 40/100.
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