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Qalansīyah
City in Socotra, Yemen
Overview
Qalansiyah is a serene coastal town on the northwest tip of Socotra, Yemen, famous for its pristine beaches, lively fishing culture, and incredible natural surroundings. With a small, welcoming community, it offers a window into traditional Socotri life and access to stunning scenery like Detwah Lagoon.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Yemen
Governorate
Socotra
Population
4,741
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
12.69°, 53.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$333
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$110
Cashless
5
English
10
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
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
SCT
Distance
46 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.
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 2025-12-07.
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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