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Ciro, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Ciro is a mid-size city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 69,800. Elevation: 6,421 ft (1,957 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

69,800 Population 49/sq mi density
6,421 ft Elevation 1,957 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
38.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Ciro

Werabe is a town in south-central Ethiopia. Official sources locate this town in the Silte Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), although it is reported that at a referendum in 2000 the Silt'e people unanimously voted to form their own Zone, Silt'e, which includes Werabe. The town has a latitude and longitude of 8°1′N 38°20′E with an elevation of 2,113 meters (6,932 ft) above sea level.

People

Population69,800
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Population69,800
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Coordinates7.8333°, 38.2333°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.0 inches (964 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ciro

Ciro is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 69,800. The city sits at an elevation of 6,421 feet (1,957 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Ciro

Ciro has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Mar (16.7°C), the coldest is Dec (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1731 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 3.8° / 23.9° 26.1
Feb 15.7°C / 60°F 5.6° / 25.9° 43.7
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 7.7° / 27° 81.5
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 9° / 26° 187.2
May 16.5°C / 62°F 9.1° / 25.2° 129.0
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 10.2° / 23.7° 235.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 9.8° / 21° 319.9
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 9.5° / 20.9° 305.4
Sep 14.7°C / 59°F 9.4° / 21° 206.2
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.3° / 20.6° 107.3
Nov 13°C / 55°F 3.8° / 21.1° 65.7
Dec 12.8°C / 55°F 3.2° / 22.1° 23.9
Ciro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,421 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above Ethiopia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Area1,421.7 sq mi (3,682.3 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates7.8333°N, 38.2333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

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 51 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 131 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 78 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 134 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 86 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 69 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 46 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 87 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 27 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 56 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 61 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 73 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 100 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 106 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 120 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 134 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 159 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Ciro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in December to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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Castles in Ciro

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mom Homeland

Airports Near Ciro

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,113 m (6,933 ft)
Area
126.0 km² (48.6 mi²)

Around Ciro

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

🇪🇹 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 Ciro

What is the population of Ciro?

Ciro has a population of 69,800 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 1,421.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ciro?

Ciro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches.

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