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Hidaybu
City in Socotra, Yemen
Overview
Hidaybu is the capital and main gateway to Socotra Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its otherworldly landscapes and rare biodiversity. This small coastal town offers authentic Yemeni hospitality and serves as the island's hub for transport, commerce, and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Yemen
Governorate
Socotra
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
12.50°, 54.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$505
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$70
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
24.6°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
19.4°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
130 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SCT
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-09.
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 38/100.
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