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Merkez
City in Kars, Turkey
Overview
Kars Merkez is a charming city in Eastern Turkey, known for its dramatic landscapes, distinctive Russian architecture, and lively local culture. The city is a gateway to historical sites like Ani and offers a blend of Turkish and Caucasian influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Kars
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.60°, 43.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$828
Local Cost
$465
Local Income
$370
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
5.4°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.1°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
-27.8°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
556 mm
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KSY
Distance
5 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.
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 60/100.
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