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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 · estimate
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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