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Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Bishoftu is a large city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 207,400. Elevation: 6,490 ft (1,978 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Bishoftu
Bishoftu is a city in central Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it sits at an elevation of 1,920 metres (6,300 ft). It was formerly known as Debre Zeyit. The town serves as the primary airbase of the Ethiopian Air Force.
People
Climate
| Population | 207,400 |
| Population Density | 3,837 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,490 ft (1,978 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.7523°, 38.9785° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.2 inches (893 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bishoftu
Bishoftu is a large city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 207,400. The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet (1,978 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Bishoftu
Bishoftu has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Apr (19°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1212 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,490 ft (1,978 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,837/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7523°N, 38.9785°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 68 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 80 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 107 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 111 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bishoftu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Bishoftu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Engineering College | College | — | — |
| Meserete Kristos Church- Bible College | University | — | — |
Schools in Bishoftu
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yedebre Zeyit Alyans Fransez Timhirt Bet | — | — | — | — |
| Dejazmach Fik'Re Maryam Andenya Dereja School | — | — | — | — |
| BTVS Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Bethlehem School | — | — | — | — |
| Addis ababa unversity veternery campus | — | — | — | — |
| ODA special Boarding School Bishoftu Branch | — | — | — | — |
| Fem Acadamy | — | — | — | — |
| Yedebre Zeyit Alyans Fransez Timhirt Bet | — | — | — | — |
| Bethlehem School | — | — | — | — |
| Addis ababa unversity veternery campus | — | — | — | — |
| ODA special Boarding School Bishoftu Branch | — | — | — | — |
| Fem Acadamy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bishoftu
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Orthodox Church Mezmur | orthodox, religious | MP3 | |
| FM ADDIS 97-1 | public radio | MP3 | |
| TIRITA 97.6 FM | — | MP3 | |
| Christian Mezmur Ethiopia | christian, ethiopia | MP3 | |
| Sheger365 | local, music | MP3 | |
| Tizta ትዝታ FM | ambient, ethiopia | MP3 | |
| Ethio Oldies | 60s, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Amharic Live Sport የኳስ ኮሜኔታተር | amharic, football | MP3 | |
| Taem Radio ጣዕም ሬድዮ | — | MP3 | |
| YeneVibe Radio | amharic, ethiopia | MP3 | |
| Daily Hype Radio | music | MP3 | |
| Addis Music | ethiopia, music | MP3 |
Museums in Bishoftu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoma Museum | ||||
| Zoma Museum | ||||
| Zoma Museum |
Libraries in Bishoftu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EECMY Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bishoftu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Market | |||||
| Indian Food Market | |||||
| Konark | |||||
| Konark | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market | |||||
| MARKET |
Hotels in Bishoftu
57 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bishoftu
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bishoftu
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bishoftu
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bishoftu
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bishoftu
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bishoftu
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bishoftu
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bishoftu
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bishoftu
54 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bishoftu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Mechare Stadium |
Airports Near Bishoftu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | ADD | Large Airport |
| Harar Meda Airport | QHR | Medium Airport |
| Lideta Army Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bishoftu
20 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Afei Diagnostic Center | ||
| Al-Borg Internal Medicine Speciality | ||
| Beham Specialized Children's Clinic | ||
| Choice Children & Adolescents special clinic | ||
| Corona Lab | ||
| Dr Abreham Eye Clinic | ||
| Dr. Abdurahman Duri Specialized Clinic Internal Medicine | ||
| Dr. Genbaru Psychiatry | ||
| Ethiopian Airlines Medical Center | ||
| feto clinic | ||
| Kasanchis Health Center | ||
| Lotus Gynecology and Obsetrics Special Clinic | ||
| Meshualekiya Tena Tabiya | ||
| Nifas Silk Lafto Woreda 06 Health Center | ||
| Pioneer Diagnostic Center | ||
| Senay Higer Clinic | ||
| Seyoum Special Eye Clinic Plc ስየዩም ልዩ የዓይን ክሊኒክ | ||
| Tabor Medium Clinic | ||
| WAGGA Eye Center | ||
| Washington Medical center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishoftu
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| abubakir mousque | |
| Holy Trinty church | |
| Holy Trinty church | |
| Medhanealem | |
| Medhanealem | |
| Medhanealem | |
| Medhanealem | |
| protestant church | |
| Protestant church | |
| protestant church | |
| Protestant church | |
| protestant church | |
| saint jhon the baptist church | |
| saint jhon the baptist church | |
| Saint joseph orthodox church | |
| Saint joseph orthodox church | |
| st kidanemihret | |
| st kidanemihret | |
| st michael | |
| st michael |
Quick Facts
Around Bishoftu
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bishoftu
3 places within 15 km
- • Canyon free entrance (dry river)
- • Mulushewa Kora Home
- • ደ/ዘ ቁ.5 ሙሉ ወንጌል አማኞች ቤ/ክ
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What is the population of Bishoftu?
Bishoftu has a population of 207,400 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3,837 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bishoftu?
Bishoftu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.