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Manama
City in Capital, Bahrain
Overview
Manama, the lively capital of Bahrain, seamlessly combines tradition and modernity with its busy souks, contemporary skyscrapers, and stunning waterfront. The city's rich history and cosmopolitan lifestyle make it a cultural crossroads in the Gulf.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bahrain
Governorate
Capital
Population
297,502
Time Zone
Asia/Bahrain
Coordinates
26.23°, 50.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
81
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,757
Local Cost
$975
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
86
English
78
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
34.1°C
Winter Avg
18.9°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
40 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
102
Coworking
0
Cafes
75
Nightlife
16
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BAH
Distance
7 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 105 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 90/100.
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