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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
75
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$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
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 3 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.
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 54/100.
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