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Korem
City in Tigray, Ethiopia
Overview
Korem is a small yet busy town set in the Tigray region, notable for its lively markets and rich regional culture. It offers visitors a glimpse of traditional Ethiopian life as well as access to the stunning surrounding highlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Tigray
Population
35,600
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
12.51°, 39.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$395
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$70
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
16.2°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
4.1°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
689 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
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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.
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 55/100.
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