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Sawākin
City in Red Sea, Sudan
Overview
Sawākin is a historic port city on Sudan's Red Sea coast, renowned for its unique coral architecture and atmospheric Ottoman-era ruins. The city is compact, offering a fascinating glimpse into Sudanese maritime heritage and daily life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sudan
State
Red Sea
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Khartoum
Coordinates
19.11°, 37.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$297
Local Income
$100
Cashless
10
English
25
Temperature
29.0°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
17.4°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
55 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
PZU
Distance
38 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 60/100.
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