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Sancaktepe

City in İstanbul, Turkey

Overview

Sancaktepe is a dynamic district in the Asian side of Istanbul, offering an authentic suburban experience with a mix of modern developments and traditional lifestyle. Its leafy boulevards, local markets, and sense of community make it appealing for families and those looking for a quieter stay, while remaining within reach of Istanbul's main attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
İstanbul
Population
241,000
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.99°, 29.24°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
81
Monthly Cost
$1,026
Local Cost
$610
Local Income
$540
Cashless
72
English
30
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-5.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
672 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
68
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
0
Parks
50
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAW
Distance
12 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 21 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 - 2 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 75/100.

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