Gasuba, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Gasuba is a small city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 5,426. Elevation: 5,069 ft (1,545 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,426 Population 2,242/sq mi density
5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Gasuba

Gasuba

Gesuba or (Wolayttattuwa: Gasuubba) is a city and separate district in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia. The approximate distance from the city of Sodo is about 33 kilometers to Southwest. And also the distance from Addis Ababa to Gesuba is 352 km via Butajira-Sodo to South. Gesuba city is used as an administrative capital of Offa district. It is located at an elevation of 1,549 meters above sea level. Gesuba is a populated place in Southern Ethiopia. Gesuba city is one of the eleven municipal
administrations found in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia. It is a city with more than 30,000
populations and has two high schools.
The amenities in the city are 24 hours electric light, pure water service, kindergarten, primary and high schools, health center, everyday public market and others. Gesuba lies between about 6°43'27"N 37°33'24"E.

People

Population5,426
Density2,242/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Population5,426
Population Density2,242 / sq mi
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Coordinates6.7167°, 37.5667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,366 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gasuba

Gasuba is a small city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 5,426. The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet (1,545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gasuba

Gasuba has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1787 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 11.8° / 29.6° 49.3
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 13.7° / 31.8° 52.3
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 15.9° / 32.7° 120.6
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 16° / 31° 354.5
May 20.5°C / 69°F 15.7° / 27° 234.3
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 14.8° / 25.1° 117.8
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 14° / 25° 115.9
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.9° 121.5
Sep 20.3°C / 68°F 14.8° / 26.6° 150.4
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.2° 228.8
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 13.1° / 26.6° 174.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 11.1° / 27.9° 67.0
Gasuba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Ethiopia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density2,242/sq mi
Coordinates6.7167°N, 37.5667°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.44"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 3, 2022.

Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 108 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 106 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 78 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 50 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 96 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 108 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 109 km
Apr 3, 2022 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.3 137 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 105 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 140 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 172 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 178 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) 1.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 6.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest

Gasuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Gasuba

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gesuba Secondary and preparatory school - - - -
Gesuba NO.1 Primary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Gasuba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market
Selam Ber Open Market

Bus Stations in Gasuba

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gesuba Bus station

Airports Near Gasuba

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arba Minch AirportAMHMedium Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gasuba

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gesuba Kalehiwot Church
Gesuba Kalehiwot Church
Gesuba Kalehiwot Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,545 m (5,069 ft)
Area
6.3 km² (2.4 mi²)

🇪🇹 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 Gasuba

What is the population of Gasuba?

Gasuba has a population of 5,426 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 2,242 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gasuba?

Gasuba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

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