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Başakşehir

City in İstanbul, Turkey

Overview

Başakşehir is a rapidly growing suburban district on Istanbul's European side, known for its modern housing, expansive green spaces, and family-oriented atmosphere. The area balances urban conveniences with tranquility and is increasingly popular among locals and expats seeking a community vibe.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
İstanbul
Population
333,047
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.09°, 28.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
67
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
76
Monthly Cost
$1,172
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$700
Cashless
70
English
44
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
624 mm
Internet Speed
234 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ISL
Distance
13 km

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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 118 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 87/100.

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