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Merkez
City in Yalova, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the lively heart of Yalova, a city famed for its scenic seaside setting on the Sea of Marmara and lush thermal spa districts. It's a walkable city with leafy boulevards, lively markets, and easy access to beaches, nature, and wellness activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Yalova
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.66°, 29.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$948
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$500
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
5.2°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-10.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
643 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
2
Parks
34
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
48.0
Airport
SAW
Distance
27 km
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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 56 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 70/100.
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