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Jinka
City in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples, Ethiopia
Overview
Jinka is a small, lively town in southern Ethiopia serving as the gateway to the Omo Valley and its diverse tribal cultures. The city offers lively markets, cultural museums, and access to stunning national parks and local villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples
Population
20,267
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
5.65°, 36.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$422
Local Cost
$217
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
25
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
28.1°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
15.0°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
856 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BCO
Distance
14 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 2025-12-06.
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 42/100.
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