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Finote Selam, Ethiopia
Amhara · Ethiopia
Finote Selam is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 58,400. Elevation: 6,280 ft (1,914 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Finote Selam
Finote Selam is a town and separate woreda in western Ethiopia. Located in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, by road 387 km from Addis Ababa and 176 km from Bahir Dar. By air, the distance from Addis Ababa is 246 km. Finote Selam, the "Pacific Road", is the name given by Emperor Haile Silassie during the Italian invasion on Ethiopia. Formerly its name was Wojet. Now Finote Selam is the capital city of West Gojjam Zone. This town has a longitude and latitude of 10°42′N 37°16′E with an elevation of 1917 meters above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 58,400 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,280 ft (1,914 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7000°, 37.2667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Amhara |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Finote Selam
Finote Selam is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 58,400. The city sits at an elevation of 6,280 feet (1,914 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Finote Selam
Finote Selam has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.2°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2396 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,280 ft (1,914 m) |
| Area | 6,650.4 sq mi (17,224.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7000°N, 37.2667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 14.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Finote Selam has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in July to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Finote Selam
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiga High School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Finote Selam
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Finote Selam
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Finote Selam
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Finote Selam
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Finote Selam
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Finote Selam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Finote Selam
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Debre Markos Airport | DBM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Finote Selam?
Finote Selam has a population of 58,400 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 6,650.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Finote Selam?
Finote Selam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.