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Merkez
City in Karaman, Turkey
Overview
Merkez (Karaman city center) blends rich Seljuk and Ottoman history with the feel of an approachable Turkish provincial capital. The city is well-regarded for its historical sites, friendly neighborhoods, and local culinary traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Karaman
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
37.18°, 33.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$707
Local Cost
$408
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
-19.4°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
614 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
44
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
21.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 70 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 68/100.
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