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Dejen

City in Amhara, Ethiopia

Overview

Dejen is a small, lively town in Amhara, Ethiopia, renowned for its proximity to the impressive Blue Nile Gorge. The city is a key stopover between Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar, offering rich local culture and unique views.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Amhara
Population
11,739
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
10.17°, 38.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$278
Local Cost
$172
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
21.1°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
6.2°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
955 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DBM
Distance
46 km

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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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