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Debre Tabor, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Debre Tabor is a large city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 125,300. Elevation: 8,832 ft (2,692 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

125,300 Population 21/sq mi density
8,832 ft Elevation 2,692 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
42.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Debre Tabor

Debre Tabor

Debre Tabor is a town and woreda in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Debub Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, about 100 kilometers southeast of Gondar and 50 kilometers east of Lake Tana, this historic town has a latitude and longitude of 11°51′N 38°1′E with an elevation of 2,706 metres (8,878 ft) above sea level. The presence of at least 48 springs in the area contributed to the development of Debre Tabor.

People

Population125,300
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation8,832 ft (2,692 m)
Population125,300
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation8,832 ft (2,692 m)
Coordinates11.8500°, 38.0167°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,079 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Debre Tabor

Debre Tabor is a large city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 125,300. The city sits at an elevation of 8,832 feet (2,692 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Debre Tabor

Debre Tabor has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Apr (21.2°C), the coldest is Aug (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1169 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C / 64°F 10° / 26.2° 10.1
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.8° 13.3
Mar 20.8°C / 70°F 13.1° / 29.1° 18.7
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 14.1° / 28.9° 60.0
May 21.1°C / 70°F 14.7° / 28.3° 56.4
Jun 20°C / 68°F 14.4° / 27.4° 133.9
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.8° / 23.2° 368.8
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 12.5° / 22.1° 305.3
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 13.6° / 22.6° 134.5
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 38.2
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.3° 13.5
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 9.6° / 25.2° 16.4
Debre Tabor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,832 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,832 ft (2,692 m)
Area5,992.7 sq mi (15,521.0 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates11.8500°N, 38.0167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 14, 1997.

Jul 14, 1997 22 km ESE of Lal?bela, Ethiopia M3.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 12.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 11.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest

Debre Tabor has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in July to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Debre Tabor

Institution Type Founded Website
Debre Tabor Poly Technic College College - ,
Debre Tabor poly technic college College - ,
Debre Tabor Poly technic College College - ,
Debre Tabor University University - ,
Fekede Egzi College College - ,
Fekede Egzi College College - ,

Schools in Debre Tabor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dagmawi tewedrose 2nd and preparatory school - - - -
Dagmawi tewedrose 1st level school - - - -
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Hotels in Debre Tabor

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ethiopia Hotel
Gafat Hotel
Gebeyehu Debebe Pension
Hibret Hotel
Kise alemayehu
Piter Hotel

Restaurants in Debre Tabor

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cheap and good
Meskel sega biet
Skylight cafe restaurant cheap and good

Cafes in Debre Tabor

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DTU Teacher's Lounge

Bus Stations in Debre Tabor

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Debre Tabor Bus Station

Banks in Debre Tabor

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amhara bider ena kuteba tekuam
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Guna Branch
Neged bank Gafat branch
Niged bank
Tsehay Bank Debre Tabor Branch

Airports Near Debre Tabor

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahir Dar AirportBJRMedium Airport
Gondar AirportGDQMedium Airport
Debre Tabor AirportDBTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Debre Tabor

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy square
Iyasus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,706 m (8,878 ft)

Around Debre Tabor

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Banks 5
Hotels 6
Police Stations 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 Tabor

What is the population of Debre Tabor?

Debre Tabor has a population of 125,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 5,992.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debre Tabor?

Debre Tabor 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 60°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.5 inches.

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