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Merkez

City in Kırşehir, Turkey

Overview

Merkez, the heart of Kırşehir, is a peaceful Turkish city blending ancient history with contemporary local life. Known for its welcoming residents and lively traditional culture, it offers a laid-back vibe with historical attractions and lively local markets.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Kırşehir
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
39.15°, 34.16°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$766
Local Cost
$437
Local Income
$450
Cashless
50
English
30
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-23.5°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
373 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
39
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
53.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

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 38 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 55/100.

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