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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 · estimate
81
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 105 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 90/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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