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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
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$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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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 60/100.
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