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Keren
City in Anseba, Eritrea
Overview
Keren, set in the Anseba region, is Eritrea's second-largest city and a gateway to the country's picturesque highlands. Its blend of colonial-era architecture, busy markets, and unique cultural heritage creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Eritrea
Region
Anseba
Population
74,800
Time Zone
Africa/Asmara
Coordinates
15.78°, 38.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$653
Local Cost
$284
Local Income
$45
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
20.9°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
318 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
36.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 60/100.
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