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Kismayo
City in Lower Juba, Somalia
Overview
Kismayo is a coastal city in southern Somalia, blending a lively port history with busy markets and a unique Swahili-Arab culture. Its Indian Ocean location offers beautiful beaches and fresh seafood, while city life revolves around local commerce and social gatherings. Despite ongoing development, Kismayo retains a strong sense of tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Somalia
Region
Lower Juba
Population
166,667
Time Zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Coordinates
-0.36°, 42.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$670
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
23.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
588 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
73 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KMU
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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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