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Merkez
City in Şırnak, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the central district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey, characterized by its blend of local Kurdish culture and modern infrastructure. The city offers an authentic experience of Anatolian life, surrounded by scenic mountains and small rivers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Şırnak
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
37.51°, 42.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$743
Local Cost
$383
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
14.8°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-17.3°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
476 mm
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NKT
Distance
39 km
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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 13 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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