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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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