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Awasa, Ethiopia
Sidama Region · Ethiopia
Awasa is a large city in Sidama Region, Ethiopia with a population of 422,200. Elevation: 5,568 ft (1,697 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Awasa
Hawassa known historically as Adare is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region. It lies on the Trans-African Highway 4 Cairo-Cape Town and has a latitude and longitude of 7°3′N 38°28′E and an elevation of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) above sea level. Its name comes from a Sidama word meaning "wide body of water".
People
Climate
| Population | 422,200 |
| Population Density | 21,864 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.0621°, 38.4764° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Sidama Region |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Awasa
Awasa is a large city in Ethiopia (Sidama Region) with a population of 422,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet (1,697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Awasa
Awasa has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.8°C), the coldest is Nov (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0621°N, 38.4764°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 86 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 142 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Awasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Awasa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abaro mount | University | - | , |
| African hall | University | - | Visit → |
| African Hall | University | - | Visit → |
| Agroforestry Demonstration | University | - | , |
| College of Teacher Education | College | - | , |
| Forestery College | College | - | , |
| General Para Medical College Main Campus | College | - | , |
| grass land | University | - | , |
| Hawassa Agricultural College | College | - | , |
| Hawassa University | University | - | Visit → |
| Hawassa University Condominiums | University | - | , |
| President office | University | - | Visit → |
| Rift valley university | University | - | , |
| Rift valley university | University | - | , |
| Shashemene TVET Colllege | College | - | , |
| shashemene TVET colllege | University | - | , |
| stadum | College | - | , |
| Tree Nursery | University | - | , |
| Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources | College | - | , |
Schools in Awasa
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleph Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hayole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aleph Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Olive School | - | - | - | - |
| Cecilia School - Menehariya Branch | - | - | - | - |
| Cecilia School- Alamura Branch | - | - | - | - |
| St. Daniel Comboni secondary and preparatory school | - | - | - | - |
| Ethiopia tikdem primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Hawassa Addis Ketema Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Union Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hawassa University Institute of Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Gebya Dar Primarily and Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alamura High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hiyawtesfa Kindergarden, Primary and Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ayni's School | - | - | - | - |
| Hayole Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ayni's School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Olive School | - | - | - | - |
| Cecilia School - Menehariya Branch | - | - | - | - |
| Cecilia School- Alamura Branch | - | - | - | - |
| St. Daniel Comboni secondary and preparatory school | - | - | - | - |
| Ethiopia tikdem primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Hawassa Addis Ketema Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Hayole primary school | - | - | - | - |
| Union Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Zion College of Technology & Business | - | - | - | - |
| Hawassa University Institute of Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Gebya Dar Primarily and Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lexi Side School | - | - | - | - |
| South College | - | - | - | - |
| Alamura High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hiyawtesfa Kindergarden, Primary and Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Awasa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum | ||||
| Black Lion Museum | ||||
| Blue Nile Hotel |
Libraries in Awasa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawassa University college of agriculture library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawassa University college of agriculture library | 0.0 | |||||
| soil lab | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Awasa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addisu Gebiya | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Goat Market | |||||
| Hawassa Open Market |
Hotels in Awasa
45 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Awasa
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Awasa
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Awasa
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Awasa
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Awasa
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Awasa
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Awasa
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Awasa
22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Awasa
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Awasa
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Awasa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Awasa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | Large Airport |
| Dodola Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Awasa
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Mulat | ||
| Yanet Higher Specialized Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Awasa
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventist Church | |
| Apostolic Church | |
| Apostolic Church | |
| Atote Catholic Church | |
| Atote Catholic Church | |
| Bete phage international church | |
| Christ Embassy Hawassa | |
| Christ Embassy Hawassa | |
| Fuuniya | |
| Hawassa 01 Mosque | |
| Hawassa Full Gospel Church | |
| Hawassa Full Gospel Church | |
| Hawassa Tabor Kale Heywet Church | |
| Hawassa Tabor Kale Heywet Church | |
| Kale Hiywet - Word of Life Church | |
| Kale Hiywet - Word of Life Church | |
| Kidane Mihiret | |
| Mary Church | |
| Mary Church | |
| Medanialem Orthodox Church |
Quick Facts
Around Awasa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Awasa
21 places within 15 km
- • Alamura
- • Tabour Mountain
- • Bushulo Area
- • Old Hawassa Airport
- • Tirufat
- • ሎጊታ
- • ሰፈረ ሰላም
- + 14 more
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Volcanoes Near Awasa
Frequently Asked Questions About Awasa
What is the population of Awasa?
Awasa has a population of 422,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 21,864 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Awasa?
Awasa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.