Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
564K
Population
12,158 km2
Area
84 Mbps
Internet
2,325m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Asmara is a capital city in Eritrea with a population of 564K. Internet speeds average 84 Mbps download. The city has 487 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Eritrea
Region
Eastern Africa
Population
564K
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
2,325 m
Currency
ERN
Language
Arabic
Status
Capital City
GPS
15.34, 38.93
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
84 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
A mid-sized city of 563,930 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
487 total POIs 0.0 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
62
Cafes
39
Bars
37
Fast Food
6
Shopping
Supermarkets
8
Convenience
1
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
7
Clinics
1
Pharmacies
7
Education
Schools
35
Universities
2
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
60
Playgrounds
1
Sports
7
Cinemas
7
Museums
1
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
7
Train Stations
5
Fuel Stations
26
Services
Banks
8
ATMs
5
Post Offices
1
Police
12
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
84 Mbps
Download
8 Mbps
Upload
345ms
Latency
76
Tests
23
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Mar - Nov
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17°
F
18°
M
20°
A
22°
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23°
J
24°
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23°
A
22°
S
20°
O
18°
N
17°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Asmara known for?
Asmara is a city in Eritrea. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Asmara?
Asmara has an average download speed of 84 Mbps and upload speed of 8 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Asmara?
The population of Asmara is approximately 564K.
What infrastructure does Asmara have?
Asmara has 487 mapped points of interest, including 62 restaurants, 7 hospitals, 35 schools.
What country is Asmara in?
Asmara is located in Eritrea.