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Felege Neway, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Felege Neway is a mid-size city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 61,000. Elevation: 4,465 ft (1,361 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

61,000 Population 9,457/sq mi density
4,465 ft Elevation 1,361 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Felege Neway

Sawla is a town in southern Ethiopia. Located in Gofa Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 6°18′N 36°53′E with an elevation of 1,395 metres (4,577 ft) above sea level. It is surrounded by Demba Gofa woreda.

People

Population61,000
Density9,457/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation4,465 ft (1,361 m)
Population61,000
Population Density9,457 / sq mi
Elevation4,465 ft (1,361 m)
Coordinates6.3000°, 36.8833°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Felege Neway

Felege Neway is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 61,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,465 feet (1,361 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Felege Neway

Felege Neway has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Mar (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1755 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 12.6° / 32.1° 43.3
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 15° / 34° 52.3
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 16.4° / 34.7° 119.1
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 16.1° / 31.5° 355.7
May 20.9°C / 70°F 15.9° / 27.1° 225.1
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 15.4° / 25.7° 110.5
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 14.5° / 25.3° 133.5
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.1° 129.8
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 15.3° / 27.3° 143.6
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.6° 208.3
Nov 21°C / 70°F 13.5° / 27.8° 163.9
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 11.9° / 29.7° 69.8
Felege Neway has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,465 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Ethiopia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,465 ft (1,361 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density9,457/sq mi
Coordinates6.3000°N, 36.8833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.48"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.9 on May 12, 2024.

Sep 18, 1993 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia M5.2 130 km
May 12, 2024 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.9 114 km
Jan 26, 1994 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.9 124 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 76 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 90 km
May 15, 2000 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.5 105 km
Jan 4, 2023 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.4 103 km
May 19, 2023 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.3 124 km
Apr 3, 2022 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.3 66 km
Apr 27, 2004 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korath Range Tuff cone(s) 912 m (2,992 ft) Unknown 174 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
December 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest

Felege Neway has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (1.3").

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Airports Near Felege Neway

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arba Minch AirportAMHMedium Airport
Jinka AirportBCOMedium Airport
Baco AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,361 m (4,465 ft)
Area
16.7 km² (6.4 mi²)
Website
gofasawla.gov.et

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🇪🇹 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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What is the population of Felege Neway?

Felege Neway has a population of 61,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9,457 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Felege Neway?

Felege Neway has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

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