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Talas

City in Kayseri, Turkey

Overview

Talas, set in the Kayseri region of Turkey, blends historic charm with modern living. Its neighborhoods are well-known for a relaxed pace of life, nearby universities, and scenic views of Mount Erciyes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Turkey

Province

Kayseri

Population

157,695

Time Zone

Europe/Istanbul

Coordinates

38.69°, 35.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$783

Local Cost

$473

Local Income

$480

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.0°C

Summer Avg

19.4°C

Winter Avg

-1.5°C

Record High

37.8°C

Record Low

-24.8°C

Humidity

64%

Precipitation

375 mm

Internet Speed

117 Mbps

Upload

27 Mbps

Latency

11 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

ASR

Distance

10 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

20 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Akçakaya Mahallesi Akçakaya Mahallesi is a residential area with low-rise apartment blocks and local shops. Street life centers around daily errands and small cafes.Alaybeyli Mahallesi Alaybeyli Mahallesi is a mostly residential area with a mix of apartment blocks and local shops. The neighborhood has limited nightlife and few large commercial centers.Ardıç Mahallesi Ardıç Mahallesi is a quiet residential area with mostly apartment buildings and local small shops. Families and longtime residents are common here.

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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 15 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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 20 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 73/100.

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