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Rudum
City in Shabwah, Yemen
Overview
Rudum is a smaller city in Yemen's Shabwah region, offering a genuine glimpse into rural Yemeni life and traditions. Visitors find busy markets, friendly locals, and a slower pace amid desert surroundings. Daily life revolves around family, commerce, and faith, with warm hospitality at every turn.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Yemen
Governorate
Shabwah
Population
23,244
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
14.04°, 47.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
28
Female Safety
22
LGBTQ+ Safety
8
Traffic Safety
32
Food Safety
29
Monthly Cost
$591
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$55
Cashless
10
English
13
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
30.2°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
16.1°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
16 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 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 45/100.
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