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Safaga
City in Red Sea, Egypt
Overview
Safaga is a tranquil Red Sea port city renowned for its therapeutic black sand dunes, world-class scuba diving, and laid-back local culture. With its uncrowded beaches, accessible dive sites, and a relaxed pace of life, Safaga appeals to those seeking natural beauty without the crowds of Hurghada.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Red Sea
Population
28,261
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
26.75°, 33.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$694
Local Cost
$344
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
32.4°C
Winter Avg
15.7°C
Record High
46.0°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
6 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
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Distance
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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.
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 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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