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Bek’ojī, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Bek’ojī is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 36,800. Elevation: 9,242 ft (2,817 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Bek’ojī
Bekoji is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 7°35′N 39°10′E with an elevation of 2810 m. It is the administrative centre of Limuna Bilbilo woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,800 |
| Population Density | 5,610 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,242 ft (2,817 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.5333°, 39.2500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.4 inches (1,101 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bek’ojī
Bek’ojī is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 36,800. The city sits at an elevation of 9,242 feet (2,817 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Bek’ojī
Bek’ojī has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Mar (15.3°C), the coldest is Dec (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1596 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,242 ft (2,817 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.5333°N, 39.2500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alutu (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 58 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 71 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 148 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Bek’ojī has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in August to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Bek’ojī
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| አርሲ ዮኒቨርሲቲ በቆጂ ካምፓስ | College | — | — |
Schools in Bek’ojī
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bekoji preparatory High school | — | — | — | — |
| Bekoji TVET | — | — | — | — |
| Junior school | — | — | — | — |
| Tigel fre elemantary school | — | — | — | — |
| Arsi Universty Bekoji Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Bekoji Sinior Secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| በቆጂ 1ኛ ና መለስተኛ 2ኛ ደረጃ ት/ቤት | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bek’ojī
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Bek’ojī
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bek’ojī
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bekoji Market |
Hotels in Bek’ojī
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bek’ojī
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bek’ojī
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bek’ojī
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bek’ojī
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bek’ojī
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bek’ojī
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bek’ojī
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bek’ojī
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bek’ojī
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adaba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dodola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bek’ojī
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bekoji post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bek’ojī
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bedi Dawa.st Egziabher Abe Church | |
| Bekoji Baleweld betekirstian | |
| Bekoji Dhamota st.Gebriel church | |
| Bekoji Giorgis betekirstian | |
| Bekoji st.Mariam orthodox church | |
| Bekoji Timket Iyesus Betekirstiyan | |
| Mosque | |
| በቆጂ በአታ ለማርያም ቤ/ክርስትያን | |
| በቆጂ ደ/ገነት ቅ/ባለወልድ ቤ/ክ | |
| በቆጂ ጨፋ መድኀኔዓለም ና |
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What is the population of Bek’ojī?
Bek’ojī has a population of 36,800 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 5,610 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bek’ojī?
Bek’ojī has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.