Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Asmara
City in Maekel, Eritrea
Overview
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is famed for its unique blend of Art Deco architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and lively café culture. The city offers a serene atmosphere and a snapshot of early 20th-century urban design, set against a cool, elevated plateau.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Eritrea
Region
Maekel
Population
963,000
Time Zone
Africa/Asmara
Coordinates
15.34°, 38.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,105
Local Cost
$490
Local Income
$75
Cashless
15
English
40
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
415 mm
City Vibrancy
78
Coworking
0
Cafes
36
Nightlife
30
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ASM
Distance
6 km
Explore
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.
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 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.