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Karasu
City in Sakarya, Turkey
Overview
Karasu is a coastal town in Sakarya province, famous for its long Black Sea beaches, relaxed atmosphere, and accessible local cuisine. It offers a mellow seaside experience with authentic Turkish charm, attracting families and city escapees, especially in the summer months.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Sakarya
Population
68,844
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.10°, 30.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$737
Local Cost
$484
Local Income
$500
Cashless
55
English
25
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
724 mm
Internet Speed
147 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
Mapped34 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 64 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 2025-12-06.
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 - 34 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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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