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Araç

City in Kastamonu, Turkey

Overview

Araç is a small, peaceful town in Kastamonu province known for its lush nature and tranquil lifestyle. With historic sites, friendly locals, and scenic countryside, Araç makes for a relaxing getaway in northern Turkey. The town retains its authentic Turkish charm without the crowds of bigger cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Kastamonu
Population
18,863
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.24°, 33.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$551
Local Cost
$332
Local Income
$460
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
-23.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
602 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KFS
Distance
40 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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