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Aksum, Ethiopia
Tigray · Ethiopia
Aksum is a mid-size city in Tigray, Ethiopia with a population of 94,500. Elevation: 6,991 ft (2,131 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aksum
Axum, also spelled Aksum, is a town in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia with a population of 66,900 residents. It is the site of the historic capital of the Aksumite Empire.
People
Climate
| Population | 94,500 |
| Population Density | 14,168 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,991 ft (2,131 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.1211°, 38.7234° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Tigray |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.6 inches (649 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aksum
Aksum is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Tigray) with a population of 94,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,991 feet (2,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Aksum
Aksum has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (25°C), the coldest is Dec (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1018 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,991 ft (2,131 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.1211°N, 38.7234°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alid | Stratovolcano | 904 m (2,966 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Gada Ale | Stratovolcano | 287 m (942 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Aksum has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in December to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Aksum
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aksum University | University | 2007 | Visit → |
Schools in Aksum
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksum Abriha Ats'Biha Andenya Dereja Timhirt Bet | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Aksum
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Aksum
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum | ||||
| New Spritual Museum, Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion | ||||
| Old Museum, Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion |
Libraries in Aksum
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Foundation Liberary | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aksum
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksum Market | |||||
| Maheber Dego Market/Town Square |
Hotels in Aksum
18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aksum
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aksum
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aksum
10 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aksum
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aksum
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aksum
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aksum
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aksum
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Axum Airport | AXU | Medium Airport |
| Adi Keyh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shire Inda Selassie Airport | SHC | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Aksum
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aksum Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Aksum
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Aksum | Cultural | 1980 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aksum
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adi K'Edawit Iyesus Bete Kristiyan | |
| Aksum K'Idus Yared Andenya Dereja Timhirt Bet | |
| Bet Pantalewon | |
| Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion | |
| Gebre Tela Abune Ment'Eliyon Bete Kristiyan | |
| Laki'A Mika'El Bete Kristiyan | |
| New Cathedral of Our Lady Mary of Zion | |
| New Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant | |
| Old Chapel of the Ark of the Covenant | |
| Yenigiste Saba Bete Mengist Firash |
Quick Facts
Around Aksum
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Aksum
14 places within 15 km
- • Enda Nebura'ed Palace Ruins
- • Northern Stelae Field
- • Northern Stelae Field
- • Northern Stelae Field
- • saba stone
- • Bonguel
- • Kurkur
- • Monte Licanos
- • Morer Terara
- • Valta Hazin
- • Baths of Queen Sheba
- • Dungur / Palace of Queen of Sheba
- • Dungur / Palace of Queen of Sheba
- • Tombs of Kings Kaleb and Gebremeskel
🇪🇹 About Ethiopia
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Aksum
Frequently Asked Questions About Aksum
What is the population of Aksum?
Aksum has a population of 94,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 14,168 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aksum?
Aksum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.