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Filakit, Ethiopia
Amhara · Ethiopia
Filakit is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 26,500. Elevation: 9,449 ft (2,880 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Filakit
Filakit Geregera is a town in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Semien Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 11°45′N 38°45′E and an elevation of 2865 meters above sea level. The town is the administrative center of Meket woreda.
Filakit Geregera town has two kebeles, Kebele 01 (Filakit) and Kebele 02 (Geregera) which are serving mainly as government administrative and business towns respectively.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,500 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,449 ft (2,880 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.6667°, 38.8000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Amhara |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (913 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Filakit
Filakit is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 26,500. The city sits at an elevation of 9,449 feet (2,880 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Filakit
Filakit has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (22.7°C), the coldest is Nov (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1177 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,449 ft (2,880 m) |
| Area | 4,710.8 sq mi (12,201.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6667°N, 38.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Dabbayra (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dabbayra | Shield | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Filakit has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 58°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.4").
Hotels in Filakit
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Filakit
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Filakit
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Filakit
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lalibela Airport | LLI | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Filakit?
Filakit has a population of 26,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 4,710.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Filakit?
Filakit enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.