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Asaita
City in Afar, Ethiopia
Overview
Asaita is a small but historically important town in Ethiopia's Afar region, set near Lake Afambo and the Awash River. It offers a relaxed atmosphere, access to Afar culture, and unique lake landscapes. The city is a gateway for exploring the surrounding desert and wetlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Afar
Population
39,400
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
11.57°, 41.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$393
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$70
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
29.7°C
Summer Avg
33.2°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
371 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 30/100.
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