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Marka
City in Lower Shebelle, Somalia
Overview
Marka is a historic coastal city in Somalia's Lower Shebelle region, known for its strategic port, local markets, and distinctive Islamic architecture. The city offers authentic Somali culture and scenic ocean views, though infrastructure is basic and tourism is rare.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Somalia
Region
Lower Shebelle
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Coordinates
1.72°, 44.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$520
Local Cost
$262
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
360 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-10.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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