About Asmara
Asmara is located in Eritrea, part of Africa. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Population563,930
Figure applies toAsmara (city)
Data as ofLatest recorded figure
Last checkedSeptember 3, 2026
CountryEritrea
ContinentAfrica
Place typeCapital
Country codeER
Source: GeoNames geographical database. Population figures can use different geographic boundaries and should be read together with “Figure applies to”.