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Chinahsen, Ethiopia

Somali · Ethiopia

Chinahsen is a small city in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 25,400. Elevation: 6,562 ft (2,000 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

25,400 Population 295/sq mi density
6,562 ft Elevation 2,000 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Chinahsen

Chinaksen is a town located in Chinaksen woreda, East Hararghe Zone of the eastern Oromia Region, Ethiopia. This city has a latitude and longitude of 9°30′N 42°42′E with an elevation of 1816 meters above sea level. Chinaksan is a historical settlement with stone walls built at the foot of an oval hill; on the hill are ruins of fortifications of Adalite origins during the Adal Sultanate period.

People

Population25,400
Density295/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Population25,400
Population Density295 / sq mi
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates9.5062°, 42.6094°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSomali
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (699 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chinahsen

Chinahsen is a small city in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 25,400. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Chinahsen

Chinahsen has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (21.2°C), the coldest is Dec (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 798 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.2° / 27.1° 5.8
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 8.6° / 27.9° 27.1
Mar 20°C / 68°F 11.1° / 28.8° 55.7
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.1° 101.2
May 20.9°C / 70°F 14.2° / 27.6° 131.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.3° / 27.1° 53.8
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 25.7° 88.3
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 25.6° 135.6
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.4° 123.2
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 9.7° / 27.4° 47.8
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 7.7° / 27° 19.9
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 6.8° / 26.5° 7.9
Chinahsen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Ethiopia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Area86.1 sq mi (223.0 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates9.5062°N, 42.6094°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 8, 2022.

Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 60 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 74 km
Mar 8, 2022 70 km NNW of Dire Dawa, Ethiopia M4.3 134 km
Jul 11, 2000 58 km S of Harar, Ethiopia M4.3 93 km
Apr 23, 2021 10 km NNW of Harar, Ethiopia M4.2 58 km
Feb 22, 2007 67 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M3.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest

Chinahsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Chinahsen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
selam motel

Farmers Markets in Chinahsen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
jaldhaaba

Stadiums & Teams in Chinahsen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chinahsen

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gerad Wilwal International AirportJIJLarge Airport
Borama AirportBXXSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,816 m (5,958 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 Chinahsen

What is the population of Chinahsen?

Chinahsen has a population of 25,400 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 86.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chinahsen?

Chinahsen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

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