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Ashkelon
City in Southern, Israel
Overview
Ashkelon is a lively coastal city in southern Israel, renowned for its Mediterranean beaches, historical ruins, and family-friendly atmosphere. The city harmoniously blends ancient heritage sites with modern amenities and a relaxed local vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Israel
District
Southern
Population
141,000
Time Zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Coordinates
31.67°, 34.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$2,150
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
85
English
55
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
15.4°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
220 mm
Internet Speed
315 Mbps
Upload
97 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
99
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
94
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BEV
Distance
45 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 2026-03-22.
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 153 tests. 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 78/100.
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