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Tarsus

City in Mersin, Turkey

Overview

Tarsus is a culturally rich city at the crossroads of ancient civilizations on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Famous for its historic heritage, Roman and Byzantine sites, and lively local life, it's a blend of tradition and small-town warmth. The city is known for its charming old streets, delicious cuisine, and friendly locals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Mersin
Population
346,715
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
36.92°, 34.89°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
64
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
66
Monthly Cost
$814
Local Cost
$465
Local Income
$480
Cashless
54
English
20
Temperature
19.3°C
Summer Avg
29.9°C
Winter Avg
8.8°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
573 mm
Internet Speed
31 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
30
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
COV
Distance
16 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 17 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 - 1 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 72/100.

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