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Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Dire Dawa · Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is a large city in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia with a population of 343,000. Elevation: 3,950 ft (1,204 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa is a city in eastern Ethiopia near the Oromia Region and Oromo border and one of two chartered cities in Ethiopia. Dire Dawa alongside present-day Sitti Zone were a part of the Dire Dawa autonomous region of the Somali Region stipulated in the 1987 Ethiopian Constitution until 1993 when it was split by the federal government into a separately administered chartered city.
People
Climate
| Population | 343,000 |
| Population Density | 586 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.5931°, 41.8661° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Dire Dawa |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.9 inches (633 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa is a large city in Ethiopia (Dire Dawa) with a population of 343,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1,204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Area | 585.7 sq mi (1,516.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5931°N, 41.8661°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adwa | Stratovolcano | 1,733 m (5,686 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Gabillema | Stratovolcano | 1,459 m (4,787 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Dire Dawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in December to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Dire Dawa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Computing and Informatics | University | — | — |
| Dire Dawa University | University | — | — |
| Haramaya University | University | — | Visit → |
| Law School | University | — | — |
| Rift Valley University Dire Dawa Branch | University | — | — |
Schools in Dire Dawa
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ክርስቶስ ት/ቤት | — | — | — | — |
| ቀዳማይ ሀይለስላሴ ት/ቤት | — | — | — | — |
| Sabiayan High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kezira primary school | — | — | — | — |
| The School of Excellence | — | — | — | — |
| Kezira primary school | — | — | — | — |
| The School of Excellence | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dire Dawa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halaal Radio | livestream | MP3 |
Libraries in Dire Dawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| የህዝብ መፅሐፍት ቤት | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dire Dawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selbaje tera | |||||
| Taiwan | |||||
| Taiwan | |||||
| ቀፊራ |
Hotels in Dire Dawa
38 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dire Dawa
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Dire Dawa
16 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Dire Dawa
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dire Dawa
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dire Dawa
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dire Dawa
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dire Dawa
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dire Dawa
52 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dire Dawa
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dire Dawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dire Dawa
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Dire Dawa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Diredawa Branch office | |
| Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dire Dawa
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Harar Jugol, the Fortified Historic Town |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dire Dawa
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Babu-selam Masjid | |
| Dire Dawa Maryam Bete Kristiyan | |
| Dire Dawa Maryam Bete Kristiyan | |
| Kidus Silase Gedam | |
| Kidus Silase Gedam | |
| Mosque | |
| Mosque | |
| SHEIK BUSHRA MOSQUE | |
| St. Mary Ortodox Church | |
| 디레다와 풀가스펠 |
Quick Facts
Around Dire Dawa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Dire Dawa
3 places within 15 km
- • Dce Dd Ap’t project
- • Liyew D.
- • ብሄራዊ ቤተ መንግስት
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dire Dawa
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Dire Dawa
What is the population of Dire Dawa?
Dire Dawa has a population of 343,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 585.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dire Dawa?
Dire Dawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.