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Āsasa, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Āsasa is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 42,900. Elevation: 7,772 ft (2,369 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Āsasa
Asasa is a town in southeastern Ethiopia. Located in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 07°06′N 39°12′E with an elevation of 2367 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Gedeb Asasa woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,900 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,772 ft (2,369 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1000°, 39.2000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.2 inches (792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Āsasa
Āsasa is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 42,900. The city sits at an elevation of 7,772 feet (2,369 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Āsasa
Āsasa has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is May (13.4°C), the coldest is Dec (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2442 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,772 ft (2,369 m) |
| Area | 7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1000°N, 39.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: O'a Caldera (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 88 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 118 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Āsasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in November to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.5").
Farmers Markets in Āsasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Market |
Airports Near Āsasa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dodola Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Āsasa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| አሣሣ ደ/ምህረት ቅ/ገብርኤል |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Āsasa
What is the population of Āsasa?
Āsasa has a population of 42,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7,446.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Āsasa?
Āsasa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches.