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Merkez
City in Kastamonu, Turkey
Overview
Merkez, the central district of Kastamonu, Turkey, is known for its blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. The city is characterized by Ottoman architecture, lush forests, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Kastamonu
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.38°, 33.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$705
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$340
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
641 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
114.0
Airport
KFS
Distance
7 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 9 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 40/100.
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