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Asmara, Eritrea
Maekel · Eritrea
Asmara is a major city in Maekel, Eritrea with a population of 563,930. Elevation: 7,657 ft (2,334 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Asmara
Asmara, or Asmera, is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's Central Region. It sits at an elevation of 2,325 metres (7,628 ft), making it the sixth highest capital in the world by altitude and the second highest capital in Africa. The city is located at the tip of an escarpment that is both the northwestern edge of the Eritrean Highlands and the Great Rift Valley in neighbouring Ethiopia. In 2017, the city was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved Italian modernist architecture. According to local traditions, the city was founded after four separate villages unified to live together peacefully after long periods of conflict. Asmara existed as a major settlement for over half a millennium and enjoyed some importance as it stood on the trade route to Massawa. Asmara first rose to prominence during the 20th century, when it became capital of Italian Eritrea. Under Italian rule the city of Asmara experienced rapid urbanization and modernization, to the point that was called Piccola Roma.
People
Climate
| Population | 563,930 |
| Population Density | 120 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,657 ft (2,334 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.3381°, 38.9318° |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
| Country | 🇪🇷 Eritrea |
| State / Province | Maekel |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (517 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Asmara
Asmara is a major city in Eritrea (Maekel) with a population of 563,930. The city sits at an elevation of 7,657 feet (2,334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.
Climate in Asmara
Asmara has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above Eritrea avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,657 ft (2,334 m) |
| Area | 4,694.3 sq mi (12,158.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3381°N, 38.9318°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1884 | OFFSHORE MASSAWA | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Alid (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in |
Asmara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Asmara
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eritrea Institute of Technology | University | - | Visit → |
| Teachers' Institute | College | - | , |
| University of Asmara | University | - | , |
Schools in Asmara
57+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semaetaet Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Principe Italian School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة أربروب | - | - | - | - |
| ቤ/ት ቀይሕ ባሕሪ 2ይ ደረጃ | - | - | - | - |
| Barka sec school | - | - | - | - |
| Filtet | - | - | - | - |
| G. Marconi I.I.S di Asmars | - | - | - | - |
| sennay's | - | - | - | - |
| Idris Awate | - | - | - | - |
| italian school L.Scentifico | - | - | - | - |
| Den Den | - | - | - | - |
| Hamasen | - | - | - | - |
| Barka secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| SMAP institute camps II | - | - | - | - |
| SMAP institute camps I | - | - | - | - |
| 'Ādi Segdo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Awet Elementary & Junior school | - | - | - | - |
| keyhbahri secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Diaa Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
| Harnet Sec.School (Titanic) | - | - | - | - |
| ፍረ-ሰላም ቤት ትምህርቲ (Fre-Selam Middle School) | - | - | - | - |
| Asmara Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| keih Bhari Secondary School, ቤት ትምህርቲ ካልእይ ደረጃ ቀይሕ ባሕሪ | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| Barka Secondary School, ቤት ትምህርቲ ካልኣይ ደረጃ ባርካ | - | - | - | - |
| መባእታ ቤት ትምህርቲ ሳሊና፣ Salina Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| ካልኣይ ደረጃ ቤት ትምህርቲ ሰማእታት፣ Semaetat Secondary School Asmera | - | - | - | - |
| 'Ādi Segdo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Semaetaet Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة أربروب | - | - | - | - |
| ቤ/ት ቀይሕ ባሕሪ 2ይ ደረጃ | - | - | - | - |
| Barka sec school | - | - | - | - |
| Filtet | - | - | - | - |
| G. Marconi I.I.S di Asmars | - | - | - | - |
| sennay's | - | - | - | - |
| Idris Awate | - | - | - | - |
| italian school L.Scentifico | - | - | - | - |
| Den Den | - | - | - | - |
| Hamasen | - | - | - | - |
| Barka secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| SMAP institute camps II | - | - | - | - |
| SMAP institute camps I | - | - | - | - |
| Principe Italian School | - | - | - | - |
| Awet Elementary & Junior school | - | - | - | - |
| adi ke | - | - | - | - |
| keyhbahri secondary school | - | - | - | - |
| Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Diaa Islamic School | - | - | - | - |
| Harnet Sec.School (Titanic) | - | - | - | - |
| ፍረ-ሰላም ቤት ትምህርቲ (Fre-Selam Middle School) | - | - | - | - |
| Asmara Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| keih Bhari Secondary School, ቤት ትምህርቲ ካልእይ ደረጃ ቀይሕ ባሕሪ | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة | - | - | - | - |
| Barka Secondary School, ቤት ትምህርቲ ካልኣይ ደረጃ ባርካ | - | - | - | - |
| መባእታ ቤት ትምህርቲ ሳሊና፣ Salina Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| ካልኣይ ደረጃ ቤት ትምህርቲ ሰማእታት፣ Semaetat Secondary School Asmera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Asmara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Asmara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nation Museum of Eritrea |
Libraries in Asmara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Asmara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covered Market - fruits, vegetables, bags | |||||
| Covered Market - furniture | |||||
| Covered Market for fruits | |||||
| Medeber Market | |||||
| Medeber secondhand market |
Hotels in Asmara
36 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Asmara
59 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Asmara
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Asmara
7 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Asmara
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Asmara
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Asmara
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Asmara
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Asmara
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Asmara
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Asmara
26 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Asmara
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Asmara
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Asmara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Asmara
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara International Airport | ASM | Large Airport |
| Massawa International Airport | MSW | Medium Airport |
| Adi Keyh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Keren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Asmara
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eritrean Postal Service |
Treatment Centers in Asmara
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fre Selam Clinic |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Asmara
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara: A Modernist African City | Cultural | 2017 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Asmara
58 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abune Aregawi Church | |
| Abune Aregawi Church | |
| Abune Filipos | |
| Abune Filipos | |
| adi guaedad | |
| Al Khulafah Al Rashidin | |
| arbaete asmara | |
| Centro الوسط | |
| dembe sembel አንዳ ኮርያ | |
| geza kenisha | |
| God's Bless Church | |
| God's Bless Church | |
| Godaef | |
| kanzen plastic shop | |
| Kidane Meheret Church | |
| Kidane Meheret Church | |
| machihot | |
| Masjid Alshaikh Ali Mouz | |
| Mosque Abu Bakr Al Sadiq | |
| Saint Joseph's Cathedral |
Quick Facts
Around Asmara
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇪🇷 About Eritrea
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Asmara
Frequently Asked Questions About Asmara
What is the population of Asmara?
Asmara has a population of 563,930 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 4,694.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Asmara?
Asmara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.