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Erciş
City in Van, Turkey
Overview
Erciş is a busy town on the northern shore of Lake Van in eastern Turkey, known for its lively bazaars, lakeside views, and strong local traditions. Its scenic setting and warm community make it a convenient base for exploring Van province's natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Van
Population
173,313
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
39.15°, 43.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$521
Local Cost
$309
Local Income
$300
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
441 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Neighborhoods
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 60/100.
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