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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
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
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 60/100.
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