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Arpaçay
City in Kars, Turkey
Overview
Set in the northeast of Turkey, Arpaçay is a small town in Kars province known for its rural charm, friendly locals, and proximity to the scenic Arpaçay River and Çıldır Lake. It's a peaceful destination with a taste of authentic Eastern Anatolian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Kars
Population
17,373
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.85°, 43.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$590
Local Cost
$289
Local Income
$300
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
3.5°C
Summer Avg
14.7°C
Winter Avg
-8.7°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
-27.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
672 mm
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KSY
Distance
36 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 67/100.
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