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Assab
City in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea
Overview
Assab is a port city on the Southern Red Sea coast of Eritrea, known for its strategic shipping location and blend of local culture with coastal influences. The city is modest but lively, offering visitors authentic experiences and proximity to beautiful deserted beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Eritrea
Region
Southern Red Sea
Population
74,405
Time Zone
Africa/Asmara
Coordinates
13.01°, 42.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$485
Local Cost
$253
Local Income
$70
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
29.7°C
Summer Avg
32.8°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
17.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
293 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ASA
Distance
13 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.
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 50/100.
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