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Chagni, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Chagni is a mid-size city in Ethiopia with a population of 52,300. Elevation: 5,374 ft (1,638 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

52,300 Population 9/sq mi density
5,374 ft Elevation 1,638 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
69.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Chagni

Chagni is a town in North Western Ethiopia. Located in the Agew Awi Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a longitude and latitude of 10°57′N 36°30′E and an elevation of 1583 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Guangua woreda; in the past Chagni was the administrative center of the Metekel awraja.

People

Population52,300
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain69.1 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation5,374 ft (1,638 m)
Population52,300
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,374 ft (1,638 m)
Coordinates10.9563°, 36.5046°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation69.1 inches (1,755 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chagni

Chagni is a mid-size city in Ethiopia with a population of 52,300. The city sits at an elevation of 5,374 feet (1,638 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Chagni

Chagni has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Aug (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2462 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.3°C / 72°F 13.2° / 33.2° 6.6
Feb 25°C / 77°F 15° / 36.5° 4.9
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 16.8° / 38.7° 6.4
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 18.1° / 39.5° 56.5
May 26.3°C / 79°F 18.4° / 37.6° 162.0
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.5° / 32.1° 386.6
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 16.5° / 27.2° 558.1
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 16.2° / 26.9° 468.3
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 16.3° / 28.3° 490.9
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 15.9° / 29.2° 256.5
Nov 21.7°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29° 58.0
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 12.8° / 29.7° 7.9
Chagni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,374 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Ethiopia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,374 ft (1,638 m)
Area5,701.7 sq mi (14,767.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates10.9563°N, 36.5046°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2023.

May 8, 2023 Ethiopia M4.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 10.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 16.3 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 15.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 10.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Chagni has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Cinemas in Chagni

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madeya Area bilal dstv

Theatres in Chagni

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bilal dstv

Bus Stations in Chagni

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #13900188

Gas Stations in Chagni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #9560722577

Banks in Chagni

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Chagni Branch

Gyms in Chagni

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bilal Dstv

Airports Near Chagni

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beles AirportPWISmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,583 m (5,194 ft)

Things to See Near Chagni

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Sagado

🇪🇹 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 Chagni

What is the population of Chagni?

Chagni has a population of 52,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 5,701.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chagni?

Chagni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.1 inches.

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