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Burē, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Burē is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 46,000. Elevation: 6,752 ft (2,058 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

46,000 Population 7/sq mi density
6,752 ft Elevation 2,058 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Burē

Bure, also transliterated Burye is a town in western Ethiopia. Located in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a longitude and latitude of 10°42′N 37°4′E with an elevation of 2091 meters above sea level.

People

Population46,000
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation6,752 ft (2,058 m)
Population46,000
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,752 ft (2,058 m)
Coordinates10.7000°, 37.0667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burē

Burē is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 46,000. The city sits at an elevation of 6,752 feet (2,058 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Burē

Burē has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.5°C), the coldest is Dec (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 2704 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 9.5° / 28.5° 47.0
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 11.6° / 31.6° 30.9
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 13.2° / 33.7° 47.8
Apr 23.5°C / 74°F 14.3° / 34.6° 145.5
May 22.5°C / 72°F 14.9° / 32.5° 174.0
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.9° / 29.2° 351.0
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 13.8° / 24.1° 689.3
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 13.3° / 24.6° 523.3
Sep 19°C / 66°F 14° / 25.4° 399.0
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.3° / 25.7° 186.3
Nov 18.5°C / 65°F 9.8° / 25.4° 84.0
Dec 18°C / 64°F 8.7° / 26.1° 25.9
Burē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,752 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,752 ft (2,058 m)
Area6,650.4 sq mi (17,224.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates10.7000°N, 37.0667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 9.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 14.8 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 15.0 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 9.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Burē has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in July to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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Farmers Markets in Burē

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ከሳ ገበያ

Hotels in Burē

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

belay zeleke hotel
menafesha hotel
Tinsae hotel
wide gesesse hotel

Bus Stations in Burē

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bure bus station

Gas Stations in Burē

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #7276575921
ET #7276575924
Kobil

Banks in Burē

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tsehay Bank Bure Damot Branch
Tsehay Bank Mehal Bure Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Burē

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Airports Near Burē

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beles AirportPWISmall Airport
Debre Markos AirportDBMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burē

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
bure abo church
Bure Mesjid
bure yohanes church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,091 m (6,861 ft)

🇪🇹 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 Burē

What is the population of Burē?

Burē has a population of 46,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 6,650.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burē?

Burē 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 60°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches.

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