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Assab, Eritrea
Southern Red Sea · Eritrea
Assab is a small city in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea with a population of 21,300. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 87°F (31°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Assab
Assab or Aseb is a port city in the Southern Red Sea Region of Eritrea situated on the west coast of the Red Sea.
Languages spoken in Assab are predominantly Afar, Tigrinya, and Arabic. It was founded as a port in 1882 by the Rubattino Company; when the Italian government took control of the port in 1882, it laid the foundations for the formation of the colony of Italian Eritrea, which became the independent country of Eritrea following its independence from Ethiopia in the 1990s.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,300 |
| Population Density | 8,386 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.0092°, 42.7394° |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
| Country | 🇪🇷 Eritrea |
| State / Province | Southern Red Sea |
| Average Temperature | 87°F (31°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Assab
Assab is a small city in Eritrea (Southern Red Sea) with a population of 21,300. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 87°F (31°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.
Climate in Assab
Assab has an average annual temperature of 30.4°C (87°F). The hottest month is Jul (35°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 46 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 87.3°F |
| 62% above Eritrea avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0092°N, 42.7394°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Assab Volcanic Field (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Hanish | Shield | 422 m (1,385 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 91 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Dubbi | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1861 | 119 km |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 162 km |
| Borawli | Stratovolcano | 784 m (2,572 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Assab has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 79°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Assab
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zkreswuat | - | - | - | - |
| Wegahta | - | - | - | - |
| Weldab Weldemariam Sec School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Assab
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Assab
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Assab
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Assab
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mokha International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| Assab International Airport | ASA | Medium Airport |
| Beilul Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Herkale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Perim / Mayyun East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Perim Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Sayma | - | Small Airport |
| Sayma Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Assab
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Michael Church | |
| st. Marry church Assab | |
| جامع عصب | |
| كنيسة أنطونيو | |
| مسجد عصب | |
| مسجد عصب المركزي |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assab
What is the population of Assab?
Assab has a population of 21,300 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 8,386 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Assab?
Assab has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.