‘Alemaya, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
‘Alemaya is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 30,728. Elevation: 6,614 ft (2,016 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About ‘Alemaya
Haramaya is a town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia located in the Haro Maya district, East Hararghe Zone. The town has a latitude and longitude of 9°24′N 42°01′E with an elevation of 2047 meters above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,728 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,614 ft (2,016 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3933°, 42.0097° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.4 inches (771 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About ‘Alemaya
‘Alemaya is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 30,728. The city sits at an elevation of 6,614 feet (2,016 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in ‘Alemaya
‘Alemaya has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,614 ft (2,016 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3933°N, 42.0097°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
‘Alemaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").
Schools in ‘Alemaya
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model School | - | - | - | - |
| Water HSS (Menschen fuer Menschen) | - | - | - | - |
Museums in ‘Alemaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur-Rimbaud-Museum | ||||
| Harar cultural museum | ||||
| Harari Community Museum | ||||
| Sherif Harar City Museum |
Libraries in ‘Alemaya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| የህዝብ መፅሐፍት ቤት | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in ‘Alemaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dus Magala | |||||
| Gidir Magala | |||||
| Gidir Megala | |||||
| Selbaje tera | |||||
| Shoa Incense Market | |||||
| Taiwan | |||||
| Taiwan | |||||
| ቀፊራ |
Hotels in ‘Alemaya
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in ‘Alemaya
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in ‘Alemaya
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in ‘Alemaya
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in ‘Alemaya
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in ‘Alemaya
16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in ‘Alemaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘Alemaya
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | Large Airport |
Quick Facts
Around ‘Alemaya
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of ‘Alemaya?
‘Alemaya has a population of 30,728 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 314.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in ‘Alemaya?
‘Alemaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.
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