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Debre Sīna, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Debre Sīna is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 9,409. Elevation: 8,868 ft (2,703 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

9,409 Population 1/sq mi density
8,868 ft Elevation 2,703 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Debre Sīna

Debre Sina is a town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Located in Semien Shewa zone, the town has an elevation of 2630 to 2830 meters above sea level. Although the district was named after this town, the administrative center of the Debre Sina district is located in Mekane Selam. Debre Sina is located along Ethiopian Highway 2, just west of Debre Sina. The national highway reaches its highest point at 3120 meters above sea level. Just below the top of the Termaber pass, a tunnel was constructed by the Italians in 1938. The highest elevations along this escarpment reach beyond 3300 meters.

People

Population9,409
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation8,868 ft (2,703 m)
Population9,409
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation8,868 ft (2,703 m)
Coordinates9.8475°, 39.7603°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Debre Sīna

Debre Sīna is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 9,409. The city sits at an elevation of 8,868 feet (2,703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Debre Sīna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,868 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Ethiopia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,868 ft (2,703 m)
Area8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates9.8475°N, 39.7603°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 8, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 102 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 59 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 84 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 72 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 63 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 91 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 97 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 66 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 92 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 82 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 93 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 75 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 87 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 93 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 122 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 126 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 93 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 74 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 111 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 99 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 118 km
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 121 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 146 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 147 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 177 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 197 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 61°F (16°C) 10.7 in
August 62°F (16°C) 10.8 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Debre Sīna has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 57°F in December to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Debre Sīna

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ahadu Radio MP3
Ethio FM 107.8 public radio MP3
fm addis 97.1 MP3

Hotels in Debre Sīna

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Selam Hotel

Cafes in Debre Sīna

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ሀበሻ ሬስቶራንት

Bus Stations in Debre Sīna

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Debresina Bus Station

Banks in Debre Sīna

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abay Bank Debresina Branch
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Debresina Branch

Churches & Religious Organizations in Debre Sīna

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Debre Sina Medhane `Alem Bete Kristiyan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,700 m (8,859 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 Debre Sīna

What is the population of Debre Sīna?

Debre Sīna has a population of 9,409 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debre Sīna?

Debre Sīna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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