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Desē
City in Amhara, Ethiopia
Overview
Desē is a historic market city set in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia, known for its lively bazaars, dramatic mountain scenery, and mix of old and new architecture. It is a gateway to nearby highlands and offers an authentic Ethiopian urban experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Amhara
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
11.13°, 39.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
22
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$373
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
38
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
0.6°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
953 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
75 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
DSE
Distance
10 km
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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 2026-03-21.
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 61/100.
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