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Duramē, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Duramē is a mid-size city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 65,900. Elevation: 6,608 ft (2,014 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

65,900 Population 12,576/sq mi density
6,608 ft Elevation 2,014 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Duramē

Durame is a town in southeastern Ethiopia. The administrative center of the Kembata Tembaro Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), this town has a latitude and longitude of 7°14′N 37°53′E with an elevation of 2101 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by Damboya woreda. Materials on the Nordic Africa Institute website, describe Durame as the main town for the Kambaata-speaking people.

People

Population65,900
Density12,576/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Population65,900
Population Density12,576 / sq mi
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Coordinates7.2333°, 37.8833°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,206 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Duramē

Duramē is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 65,900. The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet (2,014 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Duramē

Duramē 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 9.3° / 29.3° 46.3
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 10.7° / 31.8° 57.3
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13.1° / 33.2° 110.9
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 31.6° 294.0
May 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 28.6° 205.4
Jun 19°C / 66°F 13.9° / 26.3° 130.4
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 13.3° / 24.6° 132.2
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.8° 183.4
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 13.1° / 25.3° 226.0
Oct 19°C / 66°F 11.5° / 25.8° 269.7
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 26° 132.7
Dec 18.6°C / 66°F 8.6° / 27.2° 49.4
Duramē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density12,576/sq mi
Coordinates7.2333°N, 37.8833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 27, 2017.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 99 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 62 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 95 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 141 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 107 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 146 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 45 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 46 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 68 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 56 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 81 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 104 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 116 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 169 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 172 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.7 in
August 61°F (16°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest

Duramē has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in August to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Duramē

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adventist school - - - -
Issac school - - - -
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Libraries in Duramē

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Areka Public Library0.0
Wima library0.0

Farmers Markets in Duramē

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achura Market
Areka Market
Beret tera

Cafes in Duramē

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mart Coffee

Banks in Duramē

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Absinia
Commercial bank of Ethiopia
Cucu
Dashen Bank S.C

Stadiums & Teams in Duramē

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Duramē

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,014 m (6,608 ft)
Area
13.6 km² (5.2 mi²)

Around Duramē

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Cafes 1
Banks 4
Libraries 1

Things to See Near Duramē

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Ambericho Terara

🇪🇹 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 Duramē

What is the population of Duramē?

Duramē has a population of 65,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 12,576 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Duramē?

Duramē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.

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