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‘Alem T’ēna, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

‘Alem T’ēna is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 23,700. Elevation: 5,427 ft (1,654 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

23,700 Population 3/sq mi density
5,427 ft Elevation 1,654 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About ‘Alem T’ēna

Alem Tena is a town in central Ethiopia. It is the administrative center of Bora Woreda in the Misraq Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region. It has a latitude and longitude of 8.30°N 38.95°E with an elevation of 1,611 meters.

People

Population23,700
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Population23,700
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Coordinates8.3000°, 38.9500°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ‘Alem T’ēna

‘Alem T’ēna is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 23,700. The city sits at an elevation of 5,427 feet (1,654 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in ‘Alem T’ēna

‘Alem T’ēna has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (19.6°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1058 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.3°C / 61°F 6.4° / 27.2° 13.0
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29.1° 17.5
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 10.3° / 29.9° 48.9
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 11.5° / 29.6° 118.1
May 19.6°C / 67°F 12.2° / 29.2° 68.6
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 28.4° 145.0
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 25.2° 210.6
Aug 17.5°C / 63°F 11.7° / 24.2° 205.2
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 11.7° / 24.3° 126.0
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 7.8° / 24.6° 57.1
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 6.7° / 24.8° 35.0
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 5.6° / 25.6° 13.0
‘Alem T’ēna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,427 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,427 ft (1,654 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.3000°N, 38.9500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 127 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 77 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 40 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 147 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 121 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 142 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 134 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 134 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 139 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 132 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 122 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 130 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 130 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 145 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 116 km
Jan 10, 2025 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 124 km
Jan 16, 2025 6 km WSW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 148 km
Jan 10, 2025 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.7 126 km
Jan 4, 2025 22 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 148 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bora-Bericcio (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 14 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 26 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 27 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 54 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 62 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 65 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 72 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 99 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 101 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 131 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
April 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

‘Alem T’ēna has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near ‘Alem T’ēna

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ethio Oldies 60s, 70s MP3 192 kbps

Hotels in ‘Alem T’ēna

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jambo Hotel

Banks in ‘Alem T’ēna

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia - Alemtena Branch

Airports Near ‘Alem T’ēna

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport
Lideta Army AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,654 m (5,427 ft)

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia

Capital Addis Ababa
Population 109,224,559
Area 1,127,127 km²
GDP (USD) $135,874,093,202
GDP per capita $1,056
HDI 0.492
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 16.7%
Urban population 23.1%
Currency ETB (Birr)
Languages Amharic
Calling code +251
TLD .et
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near ‘Alem T’ēna

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m

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Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Alem T’ēna

What is the population of ‘Alem T’ēna?

‘Alem T’ēna has a population of 23,700 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in ‘Alem T’ēna?

‘Alem T’ēna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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