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Hemşin
City in Rize, Turkey
Overview
Hemşin is a picturesque small town in the Rize region, surrounded by verdant hills and famed for its tea culture. Visitors enjoy tranquil village life, scenic landscapes, and authentic Black Sea cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Rize
Population
2,817
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.06°, 40.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$483
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$380
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
-14.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1185 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RZV
Distance
14 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 67/100.
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