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Saint Catherine
City in South Sinai, Egypt
Overview
Saint Catherine is a serene mountain town set in the Sinai Peninsula, famous for its UNESCO-listed monastery and dramatic desert landscapes. The city blends spiritual history, Bedouin culture, and outdoor adventure, attracting pilgrims, trekkers, and cultural travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
South Sinai
Population
4,603
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
28.56°, 33.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$488
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$150
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
11.3°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
17 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
SKV
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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