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Bahir Dar
City in Amhara, Ethiopia
Overview
Bahir Dar is a picturesque city on the shores of Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake, and the source of the Blue Nile. It's known for palm-lined avenues, lively markets, and as a gateway to stunning monasteries and natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Amhara
Population
243,300
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
11.59°, 37.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$600
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
5.8°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
1508 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
9
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BJR
Distance
8 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. 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 60/100.
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