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Ch’iko, Ethiopia

Sidama Region · Ethiopia

Ch’iko is a mid-size city in Sidama Region, Ethiopia with a population of 49,500. Elevation: 6,138 ft (1,871 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,500 Population 14/sq mi density
6,138 ft Elevation 1,871 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Ch’iko

Czuko – miasto w Etiopii, w regionie Narodów, Narodowości i Ludów Południa. Według danych szacunkowych na rok 2015 liczy 35 200 mieszkańców.

People

Population49,500
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation6,138 ft (1,871 m)
Population49,500
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation6,138 ft (1,871 m)
Coordinates6.5833°, 38.3333°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSidama Region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ch’iko

Ch’iko is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Sidama Region) with a population of 49,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,138 feet (1,871 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Ch’iko

Ch’iko has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 2160 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 11.5° / 30.6° 64.4
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 12.8° / 33.1° 63.2
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 34° 105.0
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 15.6° / 32.6° 386.2
May 21°C / 70°F 15.3° / 28.8° 287.6
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.4° 185.2
Jul 19°C / 66°F 14° / 24.9° 146.5
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 13.6° / 25.8° 171.2
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.9° / 27° 224.6
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 14.1° / 26.9° 291.7
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 12.5° / 27.1° 162.5
Dec 20.3°C / 68°F 10.8° / 28.2° 71.6
Ch’iko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,138 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Ethiopia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,138 ft (1,871 m)
Area3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates6.5833°N, 38.3333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

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 M5.3 127 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 65 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 22 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 110 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 M4.4 132 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 129 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 58 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 68 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 102 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 141 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 163 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 196 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 71°F (21°C) 5.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest

Ch’iko has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in August to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (1.0").

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Libraries in Ch’iko

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dilla public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ch’iko

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aleta Wondo Market

Airports Near Ch’iko

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Arba Minch AirportAMHMedium Airport
Dodola Airport-Small Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ch’iko

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiko catholic church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

Things to See Near Ch’iko

2 places within 15 km

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🇪🇹 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 Ch’iko

What is the population of Ch’iko?

Ch’iko has a population of 49,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 3,561.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ch’iko?

Ch’iko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches.

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