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Bodītī, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Bodītī is a mid-size city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 64,900. Elevation: 6,555 ft (1,998 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

64,900 Population 12,292/sq mi density
6,555 ft Elevation 1,998 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
52.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Bodītī

Boditi, or is a city and separate district in south central Ethiopia. The city is located in the Wolaita Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State. This city has a latitude and longitude of 6°55′N 37°52′E with an average elevation of 2050 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Damot Gale district. The city is bounded by Shasha-Gale Kebele in the north, Ade-Koisha Kebele in the south, Chawkare Kebele in the east and Sibaye-Korke kebele in the west. It is located in East Rift valley at a distance of 180 miles (290 km) to the south of Addis Ababa and at about 86 miles (138 km) to the west of Hawassa.

People

Population64,900
Density12,292/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Population64,900
Population Density12,292 / sq mi
Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Coordinates6.9667°, 37.8667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.4 inches (1,332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bodītī

Bodītī is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 64,900. The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet (1,998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Bodītī

Bodītī has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1838 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 9.3° / 29.3° 46.3
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 10.7° / 31.8° 57.3
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13.1° / 33.2° 110.9
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 31.6° 294.0
May 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 28.6° 205.4
Jun 19°C / 66°F 13.9° / 26.3° 130.4
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 13.3° / 24.6° 132.2
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.8° 183.4
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 13.1° / 25.3° 226.0
Oct 19°C / 66°F 11.5° / 25.8° 269.7
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 26° 132.7
Dec 18.6°C / 66°F 8.6° / 27.2° 49.4
Bodītī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Ethiopia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density12,292/sq mi
Coordinates6.9667°N, 37.8667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 27, 2017.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 118 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 67 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 80 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 113 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 78 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 71 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 75 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 69 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 63 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 97 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 132 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 135 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 191 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest

Bodītī has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Bodītī

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boditi Primary School - - - -
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Libraries in Bodītī

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Areka Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bodītī

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achura Market
Areka Market
Beret tera
Livestock market
Market
Market
Market

Hotels in Bodītī

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sera Lodge Hotel

Gas Stations in Bodītī

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gomeju Oil Ethiopia
Noc Mart
Zagol Oil Ethiopia

Stadiums & Teams in Bodītī

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bodītī

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bodītī

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dalbo Saint Gebreal
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,998 m (6,555 ft)
Area
13.7 km² (5.3 mi²)

Around Bodītī

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hotels 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Bodītī

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Damota

🇪🇹 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 Bodītī

What is the population of Bodītī?

Bodītī has a population of 64,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 12,292 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bodītī?

Bodītī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.4 inches.

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