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Debre Werk’, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Debre Werk’ is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 10,579. Elevation: 8,245 ft (2,513 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

10,579 Population 2/sq mi density
8,245 ft Elevation 2,513 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Debre Werk’

Debre Werq is a small town in western Ethiopia. Located in the East Gojjam of the Amhara Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 6°52′N 35°31′E with an elevation of 2489 meters above sea level. The settlement is known for its church and a hilltop monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary, around which the community grew. It is the larger of two towns in Enarj Enawga woreda.

People

Population10,579
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation8,245 ft (2,513 m)
Population10,579
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation8,245 ft (2,513 m)
Coordinates10.6667°, 38.1667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,081 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Debre Werk’

Debre Werk’ is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 10,579. The city sits at an elevation of 8,245 feet (2,513 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Debre Werk’

Debre Werk’ has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.5°C), the coldest is Nov (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1700 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 7.2° / 25.7° 35.8
Feb 18°C / 64°F 9.2° / 28° 27.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 10.2° / 29.5° 40.6
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 11.1° / 29.1° 115.1
May 19.5°C / 67°F 12° / 28.3° 76.6
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 11.6° / 27.6° 172.0
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 10.7° / 22.7° 462.4
Aug 15.7°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.8° 374.7
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.7° 259.4
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 8.4° / 21.5° 95.6
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22° 28.6
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 6.4° / 23.7° 11.5
Debre Werk’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,245 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Ethiopia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,245 ft (2,513 m)
Area6,331.2 sq mi (16,397.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates10.6667°N, 38.1667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

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 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 10.4 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest

Debre Werk’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in August to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Debre Werk’

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Open Market

Banks in Debre Werk’

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunna Bank - Debre Work Branch
CBE - Debre Work Branch
Tsehay Bank Debre Work Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Debre Werk’

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Airports Near Debre Werk’

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Debre Markos AirportDBMSmall Airport
Mekane Selam AirportMKSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Debre Werk’

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC)
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) - Debre Work Mariam Monastery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,489 m (8,166 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 Werk’

What is the population of Debre Werk’?

Debre Werk’ has a population of 10,579 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 6,331.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debre Werk’?

Debre Werk’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

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