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Damboya, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Damboya is a small city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 21,800. Elevation: 7,382 ft (2,250 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,800 Population 31/sq mi density
7,382 ft Elevation 2,250 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population21,800
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation7,382 ft (2,250 m)
Population21,800
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation7,382 ft (2,250 m)
Coordinates7.3481°, 37.9506°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Damboya

Damboya is a small city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 21,800. The city sits at an elevation of 7,382 feet (2,250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Damboya

Damboya has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.3°C), the coldest is Nov (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1411 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.5°C / 65°F 8.4° / 28.9° 23.8
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 10.1° / 30.9° 41.7
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 12° / 32.2° 99.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 30.7° 182.9
May 19.8°C / 68°F 12.8° / 28.5° 138.7
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 26.8° 132.1
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 12.1° / 24.5° 150.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 11.7° / 24.1° 189.7
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 24.4° 183.8
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 9.2° / 24.5° 170.6
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 8.1° / 25.1° 76.9
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 7.6° / 26.9° 21.5
Damboya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,382 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,382 ft (2,250 m)
Area697.2 sq mi (1,805.7 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates7.3481°N, 37.9506°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

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 87 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 58 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 99 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 121 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 133 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 40 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 34 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 65 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 51 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 71 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 90 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 103 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 155 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 159 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 177 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 7.1 in Coldest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest

Damboya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in August to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Damboya

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
preparatory school - - - -
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Libraries in Damboya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Engineering and Technology Library0.0
Engineering and Technology Library0.0
Fresh Library0.0
Health Library0.0
Hossana Library0.0
Natural And Computational Science Library0.0
Wima library0.0

Farmers Markets in Damboya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achura Market

Clinics in Damboya

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angacha Health Center

Bus Stations in Damboya

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angacha Bus Station
Angacha Bus Station

Airports Near Damboya

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 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 Damboya

What is the population of Damboya?

Damboya has a population of 21,800 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 697.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Damboya?

Damboya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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