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Merkez
City in Tokat, Turkey
Overview
Merkez, located in the heart of Tokat province, is a charming Turkish city known for its rich history, traditional culture, and local cuisine. The city offers a blend of historic landmarks, busy markets, and tranquil parks amidst beautiful Black Sea-region scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Tokat
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.31°, 36.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$605
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$420
Cashless
45
English
20
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
494 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
18
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
TJK
Distance
14 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 44 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 62/100.
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