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Fichē, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Fichē is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 57,100. Elevation: 9,160 ft (2,792 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

57,100 Population 11,109/sq mi density
9,160 ft Elevation 2,792 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Fichē

Fiche is a town in central Ethiopia. It is the administrative centre of the Northern Shewa Zone in Oromia. It is located about three kilometers from the main Addis Ababa-Debre Marqos road, Fiche has a latitude and longitude of 9°48′N 38°44′E and an elevation between 2,738 and 2,782 metres above sea level.

People

Population57,100
Density11,109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation9,160 ft (2,792 m)
Population57,100
Population Density11,109 / sq mi
Elevation9,160 ft (2,792 m)
Coordinates9.8000°, 38.7333°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fichē

Fichē is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 57,100. The city sits at an elevation of 9,160 feet (2,792 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Fichē

Fichē has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.1°C), the coldest is Nov (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1204 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 9.1° / 28.9° 17.3
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 10.8° / 30.5° 24.1
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 13° / 31.6° 46.3
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 13.8° / 31° 110.9
May 22.1°C / 72°F 15.1° / 30.9° 59.1
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 14.3° / 30.6° 126.3
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.3° / 26° 299.3
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.9° / 24.4° 280.0
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 13.8° / 24.5° 159.9
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 10.6° / 24.6° 52.8
Nov 17.4°C / 63°F 9.1° / 25.8° 17.6
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 8.3° / 27.3° 11.0
Fichē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,160 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Ethiopia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,160 ft (2,792 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density11,109/sq mi
Coordinates9.8000°N, 38.7333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.14"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 16, 2025.

Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 145 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 141 km
Jan 17, 2025 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 150 km
Jan 18, 2004 23 km WSW of Kemis?, Ethiopia M4.6 140 km
Jan 3, 2025 43 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.5 147 km
Jan 10, 2025 41 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.5 144 km
Jan 12, 2025 25 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 148 km
Jan 13, 2025 41 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.5 148 km
Jan 17, 2025 32 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 140 km
Jan 2, 2025 30 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 139 km
Jan 9, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 144 km
Jan 5, 2025 43 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 145 km
Jan 3, 2025 49 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 145 km
Jan 9, 2025 17 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
Jan 31, 2025 49 km SE of Debre Sīna, Ethiopia M4.4 149 km
Jan 10, 2025 42 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.4 146 km
Jan 17, 2025 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 124 km
Jan 5, 2025 32 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
Jan 23, 2025 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.4 78 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 117 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 155 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 160 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 160 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 168 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 179 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 188 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 10.9 in
August 55°F (13°C) 11.1 in Coldest, Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest

Fichē has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in August to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Fichē

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ፍቼ high school - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fichē

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EthiOldies - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Fichē

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Debre Libanos museum

Hotels in Fichē

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C-Lale Resort Hotel
Ethio German Lodge
Girum Hotel
Hamere Hotel
Hoteela Alam
Hoteela Sanaa
Komando Pension
Sherre View Rizort Hotel
Walia

Restaurants in Fichē

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ወጋገን ባር እና ሬስቶራንት

Train Stations in Fichē

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Debre Tsige Menahria

Bus Stations in Fichē

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BusStation
ET #5491759221
Fiche Bus Station

Gas Stations in Fichē

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NOC
Oilibya
Total

Banks in Fichē

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Fitche Branch
Bunna Bank - Fitche Branch
CBE - Degem Branch (Degem Hambiso)
CBE - Tulu Selale Branch
Commercial Bank

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fichē

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC)
አራተ ማርያም ቤተከርስቲያን
የፍቼ ቅዱስ ገብርኤል ቤተ ክርስቲያን
የፍቼ ቢዲጎን ቅድስ ገብርኤል ቤተክርስቲያን

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,738 m (8,983 ft)
Area
13.3 km² (5.1 mi²)

Things to See Near Fichē

3 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Salale
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Ethio-Japan commemoration viewpoint
  • • View point

🇪🇹 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 Fichē

What is the population of Fichē?

Fichē has a population of 57,100 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 11,109 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fichē?

Fichē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

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