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Dimtu, Ethiopia
South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia
Dimtu is a small city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 25,294. Elevation: 4,990 ft (1,521 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dimtu
Dimtu or Wolaita Dimtu or Bilate Tena is a city administrator in Wolayita Zone, South Ethiopia Region. It has an elevation between 1,000 and 1,600 metres above sea level. It was part of the former Damot Weyde (Woreda) of Wolayita Zone, near to Sodo Zuria woreda. It was also under the Diguna Fango woreda. Some writers mention the town as Bilate Tena in their books and journals. Among them, Getahun Garedew, former Head Officer in Education Bureau of Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, and State Minister of Ministry of Education since 2020, is the anterior. In the book "Local Adaptation Practices in Response to Climate Change in the Bilate River Basin, Southern Ethiopia", he used these two names, Dimtu and Bilate Tena, in a similar way.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,294 |
| Population Density | 10,118 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,990 ft (1,521 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9297°, 38.1251° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | South Ethiopia Regional State |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dimtu
Dimtu is a small city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 25,294. The city sits at an elevation of 4,990 feet (1,521 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Dimtu
Dimtu has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1838 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,990 ft (1,521 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9297°N, 38.1251°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 118 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 176 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Dimtu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 67°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.8").
Farmers Markets in Dimtu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock market |
Banks in Dimtu
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dimtu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dimtu
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | Large Airport |
| Soddu Airport | SXU | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dimtu
What is the population of Dimtu?
Dimtu has a population of 25,294 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 10,118 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dimtu?
Dimtu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.