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Merkez
City in Zonguldak, Turkey
Overview
Merkez is the central district of Zonguldak, a Black Sea city with a rich mining history and scenic landscapes. The city offers a balanced blend of urban comforts and natural beauty, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Turkey
Province
Zonguldak
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.45°, 31.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
63
Female Safety
56
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
79
Monthly Cost
$855
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$490
Cashless
54
English
30
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
6.4°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-7.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
922 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
54.0
Airport
ONQ
Distance
25 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 22 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 46/100.
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