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Assab

seat of a first-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Assab is a town in Southern Red Sea, Eritrea with 21,300 inhabitants, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mocha, 65 km to the northeast. The national capital Asmara is about 485 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Assab International Airport, 12 km away.

Also known as: عصب · Baia di Assab · 阿萨布 · ‘Aseb · ዓስብ · Aseb

Overview

Assab is city in Eritrea.

It is located in Southern Denkalya Subregion, Eritrea.

The population is about 74,405 (2006).

The elevation is around 16 metre.

Also known as: Assab Bay

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Image صورة كنيسة في عصب - panoramio.jpg

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Basic Data

  • Country Eritrea
  • Located in Southern Denkalya Subregion
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 0' 33" N, 42° 44' 22" E
  • Elevation DEM: 22 m
  • Timezone Africa/Asmara
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 21,300
  • Pop. Density 21,832 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.7%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Nakfa (ERN)
  • Phone Prefix +291

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Alternate Names

ar
عصب
it
Baia di Assab
zh
阿萨布
ti
‘Aseb
ti
ዓስብ
Aseb

Weather in Assab

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Assab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 30.6 C, max wind 11.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.

Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
11.3 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 29.9 11.3 125 61 1,010.4 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 27.4 10.7 144 74 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 114.2 n/a
12h 26.9 10.6 151 73 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 28.9 11.1 141 62 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 135.6 n/a
Tomorrow 30.6 11.2 130 50 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 4 799.6 n/a
30h 28.0 9.6 152 67 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 116.0 n/a
36h 27.1 8.0 157 69 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 29.3 9.1 138 54 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 137.7 n/a
Thursday 30.2 9.9 115 53 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 805.8 n/a
54h 28.1 8.2 136 62 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 116.1 n/a
60h 27.1 6.4 151 61 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
66h 29.3 8.9 136 53 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 83 138.0 n/a
Friday 29.8 11.1 120 56 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 64 800.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Assab?
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 30.6 C, max wind 11.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Assab today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Assab?
Local time is 22:26. Time zone: Africa/Asmara (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Assab?
Assab is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Assab?
Population about 21,300.
What is the elevation of Assab?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Assab located?
It is at 13.00917, 42.73944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Assab in?
It is in Eritrea.

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Last updated 2021-03-10
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