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Addis Ababa • Africa/Addis_Ababa

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Country Information

Population
12,703,043
Area
1,104,300 km²
Largest City
Addis Ababa
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
ET / ETH
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
Amharic
Currency
Ethiopian Birr (Br) - Br100
Coordinates
Decimal:9.0250, 38.7469
DMS:9°01′30″N, 38°44′49″E
Elevation
Highest:4,550 m
Lowest:-125 m
Average:2,213 m
International Dialing Code
+251

Time Zones

• Africa/Addis_Ababa| EAT (UTC+3)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Ādīgrat
Southernmost
Negēlē
Easternmost
Gode
Westernmost
Āsosa

About Ethiopia

Ethiopia is known for being one of the earliest countries to adopt Christianity, with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church tracing its roots back to the 4th century.
The country has a rich history that includes the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, which was a major trading empire and is often considered one of the great civilizations of the ancient world.
Ethiopia is home to the unique Ge’ez script, which is used to write the Amharic language as well as several other languages in the country.
The Great Rift Valley runs through Ethiopia, creating a diverse landscape that includes highlands, plateaus, and numerous lakes.
Ethiopia is the only African country that was never colonized, successfully resisting Italian occupation during the First Italo-Ethiopian War in 1896.
The country's traditional coffee ceremony is an integral part of Ethiopian culture, emphasizing hospitality and community.
Ethiopia has a diverse range of ethnic groups, with over 80 different ethnic identities contributing to its rich cultural tapestry.
The country is famous for its ancient rock-hewn churches in Lalibela, which are considered a UNESCO World Heritage site and are significant pilgrimage sites for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the coffee plant was first discovered in the region of Kaffa.
The country's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee, grains, and livestock being key components of its agricultural sector.
Ethiopia has its own calendar system, known as the Ethiopian calendar, which is approximately seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar.
The country is known for its unique traditional music and dance, which vary significantly among different ethnic groups.
Ethiopia is home to the Simien Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site that features dramatic landscapes and is one of the few places where the endangered Ethiopian wolf can be found.
The Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, is celebrated on September 11th (or 12th in a leap year) and marks the start of the new year in the Ethiopian calendar.

Cities in Ethiopia

Showing 10 cities (top 50 by population + business hubs). Click any city to view detailed time information.

Cities by Population

Addis AbabaMek'eleNazrētWarderAwasaBahir DarDire DawaDessieJimmaShashamaneBishoftuSodoArba MinchHararNek’emtēĀrabīDebre BirhanDebre Mark’osĀselaBurayuInda SilasēHāgere HiywetArsi NegeleGambēla

Cities in Ethiopia

Columns227 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
3,860,000
1,930 km²
2,355 m
EAT
UTC+3
483,000
242 km²
1,645 m
EAT
UTC+3
466,000
233 km²
2,201 m
EAT
UTC+3
457,900
-
-
-
UTC+3
456,900
228 km²
1,630 m
EAT
UTC+3
450,400
-
-
-
UTC+3
422,200
211 km²
1,696 m
EAT
UTC+3
350,000
175 km²
1,799 m
EAT
UTC+3
343,000
172 km²
1,209 m
EAT
UTC+3
270,400
135 km²
2,510 m
EAT
UTC+3
250,900
125 km²
1,720 m
EAT
UTC+3
208,400
104 km²
1,940 m
EAT
UTC+3
207,400
104 km²
1,958 m
EAT
UTC+3
204,100
102 km²
2,042 m
EAT
UTC+3
201,000
101 km²
1,281 m
EAT
UTC+3
188,200
-
2,177 m
-
UTC+3
158,800
79 km²
1,578 m
EAT
UTC+3
157,000
79 km²
1,923 m
EAT
UTC+3

Popular Cities in Ethiopia

Addis AbabaJijigaGonderMek'eleNazrēt
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