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Arsi Negele, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Arsi Negele is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 98,100. Elevation: 6,286 ft (1,916 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

98,100 Population 13/sq mi density
6,286 ft Elevation 1,916 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Arsi Negele

Negele Arsi or Arsi Negele, is a city in southeastern Ethiopia. Located in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region on the paved highway north of Shashamane, this town has a longitude and latitude of 7°21′N 38°42′E and an elevation of 2,043 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Arsi Negele District.

People

Population98,100
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation6,286 ft (1,916 m)
Population98,100
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation6,286 ft (1,916 m)
Coordinates7.3547°, 38.6747°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arsi Negele

Arsi Negele is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 98,100. The city sits at an elevation of 6,286 feet (1,916 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Arsi Negele

Arsi Negele has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.8°C), the coldest is Nov (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1592 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 8.8° / 27.8° 31.6
Feb 20°C / 68°F 10.6° / 29.6° 42.1
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 12.3° / 30.8° 81.5
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 13.2° / 29.7° 220.6
May 19.5°C / 67°F 13° / 27.5° 153.4
Jun 18.4°C / 65°F 12.7° / 26.6° 144.4
Jul 17°C / 63°F 12.3° / 23.4° 184.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 12° / 23.3° 222.1
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.8° 213.5
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.1° 183.4
Nov 16.9°C / 62°F 8.6° / 24.5° 81.3
Dec 17°C / 63°F 7.9° / 25.9° 34.0
Arsi Negele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,286 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,286 ft (1,916 m)
Area7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates7.3547°N, 38.6747°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.12"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 27, 2017.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 35 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 129 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 34 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 79 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 73 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 114 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 95 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 37 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: O'a Caldera (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 17 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 36 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 48 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 85 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 103 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 105 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 125 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 160 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 162 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
August 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Arsi Negele has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Arsi Negele

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shala Secondary & Preparatory School
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Museums in Arsi Negele

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Black Lion Museum

Hotels in Arsi Negele

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awash Park Hotel
DH Cafe & Restaurant
Medane Alem Hotel
Tsaday Hotel

Gas Stations in Arsi Negele

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #1592575259
Mobil

Banks in Arsi Negele

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Bank Of Ethiopia

Stadiums & Teams in Arsi Negele

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Airports Near Arsi Negele

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Adaba AirportSmall Airport
Dodola AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arsi Negele

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Living Stream International Gospel Ministry Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,043 m (6,703 ft)

Around Arsi Negele

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Pharmacies 1
Banks 1
Hotels 4
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Arsi Negele

6 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (6)
  • • Flamingo
  • • Hot spring
  • • መስቀል አደባባይ
  • • ቦርድ ሰፈር
  • • አረቄ ተራ
  • + 1 more

🇪🇹 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 Arsi Negele

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arsi Negele

What is the population of Arsi Negele?

Arsi Negele has a population of 98,100 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 7,446.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arsi Negele?

Arsi Negele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

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