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Badme, Eritrea
Gash-Barka · Eritrea
Badme is a small town in Gash-Barka, Eritrea with a population of 1,563. Elevation: 3,510 ft (1,070 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Badme
Badme is a town in the Gash-Barka region of Eritrea, on the border with Ethiopia. Control of the town was at the centre of the Eritrean–Ethiopian border conflict, which lasted from the beginning of the Eritrean–Ethiopian War, in 1998, to the signing of a joint statement at the 2018 Eritrea–Ethiopia summit, twenty years later.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,563 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,510 ft (1,070 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7275°, 37.8031° |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
| Country | 🇪🇷 Eritrea |
| State / Province | Gash-Barka |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.6 inches (600 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Badme
Badme is a small town in Eritrea (Gash-Barka) with a population of 1,563. The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet (1,070 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Asmara.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Eritrea avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,510 ft (1,070 m) |
| Area | 307.5 sq mi (796.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7275°N, 37.8031°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Asmara |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Badme has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in August to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Restaurants in Badme
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Badme
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Badme
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barentu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shire Inda Selassie Airport | SHC | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Badme
What is the population of Badme?
Badme has a population of 1,563 residents and is located in Eritrea. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 307.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Badme?
Badme has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.