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Bale Robe, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Bale Robe is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 31,400. Elevation: 8,159 ft (2,487 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

31,400 Population 9,181/sq mi density
8,159 ft Elevation 2,487 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
43.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Bale Robe

Robe, also called Bale Robe, is a town in south-central Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Located in the Bale Zone, this town has a latitude and longitude of 7°7′N 40°0′E with an elevation of 2,492 metres (8,176 ft) above sea level.

People

Population31,400
Density9,181/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Population31,400
Population Density9,181 / sq mi
Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Coordinates7.1229°, 40.0041°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation43.8 inches (1,113 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bale Robe

Bale Robe is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 31,400. The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet (2,487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Bale Robe

Bale Robe has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jun (14.6°C), the coldest is Dec (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 874 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 4.3° / 21.6° 14.7
Feb 13.5°C / 56°F 5.2° / 21.8° 24.8
Mar 14.2°C / 58°F 6.4° / 21.9° 61.7
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20° 144.8
May 14.5°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.4° 117.5
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 7.8° / 21.3° 47.0
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 7.8° / 20.5° 82.3
Aug 13.9°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.3° 110.5
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 7.8° / 19.5° 117.6
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.2° 97.4
Nov 12.4°C / 54°F 5.5° / 19.2° 43.0
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 4.2° / 20.4° 12.7
Bale Robe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Ethiopia avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density9,181/sq mi
Coordinates7.1229°N, 40.0041°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.68"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 7, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 150 km
Jan 1, 2025 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.6 139 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jan 7, 2025 83 km ESE of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.3 90 km
Jan 4, 2025 66 km SSW of Gelemso, Ethiopia M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 150 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 153 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 161 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 162 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 164 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 170 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 178 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
February 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 7.7 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
August 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in Coldest
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest

Bale Robe has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in November to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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Hotels in Bale Robe

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arme Hotel
Misrak Hotel
Tokuma International Hotel
Waan Gaarii Guesthouse

Restaurants in Bale Robe

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Debebe Hotel

Bus Stations in Bale Robe

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #11276435769
Robe Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Bale Robe

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bp Fuel
Odaa
Total

Banks in Bale Robe

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Bale Robe Branch
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

Stadiums & Teams in Bale Robe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bale Robe

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adaba Airport-Small Airport
Ghinnir AirportGNNSmall Airport
Robe AirportGOBSmall Airport
Sheikh Hussein Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,487 m (8,160 ft)
Area
8.9 km² (3.4 mi²)

🇪🇹 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bale Robe

What is the population of Bale Robe?

Bale Robe has a population of 31,400 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9,181 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bale Robe?

Bale Robe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches.

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