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‘Alem Ketema, Ethiopia
Amhara · Ethiopia
‘Alem Ketema is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 23,500. Elevation: 6,335 ft (1,931 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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About ‘Alem Ketema
Alem Ketema is a town in North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It is the administrative centre of Merhabete woreda. The official spelling is 'Alem Ketema, and alternative spellings are Alem Catema and Alām Katma.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,500 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,335 ft (1,931 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0833°, 39.0333° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Amhara |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.4 inches (873 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ‘Alem Ketema
‘Alem Ketema is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 23,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,335 feet (1,931 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in ‘Alem Ketema
‘Alem Ketema has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.1°C), the coldest is Nov (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1204 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,335 ft (1,931 m) |
| Area | 8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0833°N, 39.0333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 158 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 162 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
‘Alem Ketema has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in August to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near ‘Alem Ketema
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahadu Radio | — | MP3 | |
| fm addis 97.1 | — | MP3 |
Hotels in ‘Alem Ketema
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in ‘Alem Ketema
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near ‘Alem Ketema
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mekane Selam Airport | MKS | Small Airport |
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What is the population of ‘Alem Ketema?
‘Alem Ketema has a population of 23,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘Alem Ketema?
‘Alem Ketema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.