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Merkez
City in Rize, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the lively core of Rize, a charming Black Sea city known for its lush green mountains, tea culture, and scenic coastal views. Visitors can explore lively markets, waterfront promenades, and the unique blend of traditional and modern Turkish life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Rize
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.02°, 40.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$838
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$415
Cashless
50
English
25
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
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
38.0
Airport
RZV
Distance
33 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 24 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 74/100.
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