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Debre Mark’os, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Debre Mark’os is a large city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 140,700. Elevation: 8,159 ft (2,487 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

140,700 Population 449/sq mi density
8,159 ft Elevation 2,487 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Debre Mark’os

Debre Mark’os

Debre Markos is a city, separate woreda, and administrative seat of the East Gojjam Zone in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

People

Population140,700
Density449/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Population140,700
Population Density449 / sq mi
Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Coordinates10.3500°, 37.7333°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Debre Mark’os

Debre Mark’os is a large city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 140,700. The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet (2,487 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Debre Mark’os

Debre Mark’os has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Apr (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1260 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.9°C / 61°F 8.1° / 23.7° 10.6
Feb 17°C / 63°F 9.2° / 24.9° 17.8
Mar 18°C / 64°F 10.9° / 25.1° 39.4
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.2° 47.6
May 17.2°C / 63°F 11.2° / 23.3° 115.1
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 10.2° / 20.9° 150.5
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.9° 288.4
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 10.1° / 19° 287.6
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.5° / 20.2° 198.1
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 9.1° / 21.5° 72.5
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 8.1° / 22.3° 21.3
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23° 10.7
Debre Mark’os enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,159 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,159 ft (2,487 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.5 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates10.3500°N, 37.7333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 20, 2014.

Jun 20, 2014 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia M4.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 6.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 12.1 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 12.4 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 7.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest

Debre Mark’os has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in July to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Debre Mark’os

Institution Type Founded Website
Debre Mark'os Teachers college College
Debre Markos University University

Schools in Debre Mark’os

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zengena Academy
Debre Markos Preparatory School
Tekle Haimanot School
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Hotels in Debre Mark’os

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abema Hotel
Cheap Hotel (120 birr)
Ethiopia Hotel
Fikreselam Hotel
FM International Hotel
Gozamen Hotel
L.B.S Hotel
Melkam Pension
Tilik Hotel
Tilik Hotel

Restaurants in Debre Mark’os

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Habesha Cultural House
Tinsae Bar and Restaurant
very good restaurant Rasta

Cafes in Debre Mark’os

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Destiny Pastry

Monuments in Debre Mark’os

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tekle Haymanot Arch

Bus Stations in Debre Mark’os

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #4095697598

Gas Stations in Debre Mark’os

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Gas Station
ET #7276514549
NOC
Taf oil Ethiopia
Total
United

Banks in Debre Mark’os

14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abay Bank - Debre Markos Branch
Abay Bank - Nigus Teklehaymanot Branch (Debre Markos)
Awash Bank - Debre Markos Branch
Bank of Abyssinia - Debre Markos Branch
Bank of Abyssinia - Nigus Teklehaymanot Branch
CBE - Debre Markos Branch
Commercial bank of Ethiopia
Dashen Bank - Nigus Teklehaymanot Branch
Dashen Bank Debre Markos Branch
NIB International Bank - Debre Markos Branch
Tsehay Bank Debre Markos Branch
Tsehay Bank Menkorer Branch
United Bank - Debre Markos Branch
Wegagen Bank - Debre Markos Branch

Gyms in Debre Mark’os

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #1513902536

Airports Near Debre Mark’os

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debre Markos AirportDBMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Debre Mark’os

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Debre Genet Amanuel
St. Mark Church
Tsirha Zion Abma Mariam Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,446 m (8,025 ft)

Around Debre Mark’os

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Banks 14
Hotels 8
Parks 1
Places of Worship 1

🇪🇹 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 Debre Mark’os

What is the population of Debre Mark’os?

Debre Mark’os has a population of 140,700 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 449 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debre Mark’os?

Debre Mark’os enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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