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Abu Simbel
City in Aswan, Egypt
Overview
Abu Simbel is a small, historic town in southern Egypt, famed for the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari on the shores of Lake Nasser. Its serene desert setting and extraordinary archaeological heritage make it a must-stop for Egyptian history enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Aswan
Population
2,535
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
22.35°, 31.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$458
Local Cost
$247
Local Income
$150
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
34.0°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
46.6°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
28%
Precipitation
0 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
45 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
ABS
Distance
3 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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.
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