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Genet, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Genet is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 48,300. Elevation: 7,881 ft (2,402 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,300 Population 7,010/sq mi density
7,881 ft Elevation 2,402 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Genet

Holeta is a town in the special zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It has a latitude and longitude of 9°3′N 38°30′E and an altitude of 2391 meters above sea level.

People

Population48,300
Density7,010/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation7,881 ft (2,402 m)
Population48,300
Population Density7,010 / sq mi
Elevation7,881 ft (2,402 m)
Coordinates9.0667°, 38.5000°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Genet

Genet is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 48,300. The city sits at an elevation of 7,881 feet (2,402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Genet

Genet has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Apr (19°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1212 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.3°C / 61°F 8.4° / 24.2° 13.9
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 9.4° / 25.5° 27.6
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.7° 58.3
Apr 19°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.8° 83.2
May 18.8°C / 66°F 12.1° / 25.6° 80.5
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.4° 143.1
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.1° 263.2
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.2° 298.3
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 11.2° / 22.1° 176.2
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 9.6° / 23.4° 41.1
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 8.1° / 23.2° 14.8
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 7.3° / 23.2° 12.2
Genet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,881 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above Ethiopia avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,881 ft (2,402 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density7,010/sq mi
Coordinates9.0667°N, 38.5000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 121 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 141 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 136 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 140 km
Jan 23, 2025 10 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 146 km
Jan 2, 2025 30 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 146 km
Jan 17, 2025 32 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 149 km
Jan 5, 2025 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 140 km
Jan 7, 2025 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 132 km
Jan 9, 2025 17 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 147 km
Jan 8, 2025 7 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 149 km
Jan 17, 2025 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 120 km
Jan 23, 2025 12 km WSW of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.4 120 km
Jan 6, 2025 28 km SE of Debre Birhan, Ethiopia M4.3 143 km
Jan 1, 2025 32 km WSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 126 km
Jan 10, 2025 17 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 142 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 143 km
Jan 9, 2025 16 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 147 km
Jan 23, 2025 33 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.2 125 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 62 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 109 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 112 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 114 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 123 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 136 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 147 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 157 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
May 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 9.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Genet has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Genet

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Mezmur orthodox, religious MP3
FM ADDIS 97-1 public radio MP3
TIRITA 97.6 FM - MP3
Christian Mezmur Ethiopia christian, ethiopia MP3
Sheger365 local, music MP3
Tizta ትዝታ FM ambient, ethiopia MP3
Amharic Live Sport የኳስ ኮሜኔታተር amharic, football MP3
Taem Radio ጣዕም ሬድዮ - MP3
YeneVibe Radio amharic, ethiopia MP3
Daily Hype Radio music MP3
Addis Music ethiopia, music MP3

Museums in Genet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exhibition Center
HOME
HOME
Melesi foundation
Melesi foundation
suba menagesha exhibition
Zoma Museum
Zoma Museum
Zoma Museum

Libraries in Genet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Addis Ketema0.0
EECMY Library0.0
EiABC0.0
EiABC Library0.0
Gulele Subcity Public Library0.0
Kebele 240.0
kebele 300.0
Kolfe Keranyo Subcity Library0.0
Lideta Subcity Public Library0.0
National Library & Archives0.0
Nefas Silk Subcity Jemo Site Library0.0
Public library0.0
Shegole Library0.0
Yekatit 230.0

Farmers Markets in Genet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Addisu Gebeya
Addisu Gebeya
Asko Qedame Gebeya
Asko Qedame Gebeya
Asko Qedame Gebeya
Asko Qedame Gebeya
Asko Qedame Gebeya
Bercheko Chereta
Bercheko Chereta
Mercado
Mercado
Mercato
Mercato
Outdoor Market
Sidama Market
Sidama Market

Cafes in Genet

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mihret Restaurant

Gas Stations in Genet

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #1592429778

Stadiums & Teams in Genet

TeamLeagueDivision
Abebe Bikila Stadium
Mechare Stadium

Airports Near Genet

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport
Lideta Army Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Genet

18 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
“Sitot” Health Center for Mental Care
Abc
Abinet Clinic
Addis sub city Felege meles health center
Alemetena clinic
Ayer Tena Medium Clinic
Bonat Cilinic (ቦናት ክልንክ)
Bonat cilinic ቦናት ክልንክ
Boni-At Cilinic ቦኒ-አት ክልንክ
Dr. Abdurahman Duri Specialized Clinic Internal Medicine
Dr. Genbaru Psychiatry
feto clinic
Kolfe Keraniyo Wereda 5 Health Center
Lotus Gynecology and Obsetrics Special Clinic
Michew Curcumshion Clinic
Yehuleshet Speciality Clinic
ኢንተርናሽናል ክሊኒካል ላቡራቶሪ International Clinical Laburatory
ጀሞ

Churches & Religious Organizations in Genet

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Menagesha St. George Church
Saint Hripsime Church
መናገሻ ገነተ ጽጌ ቅዱስ ጊዮርጊስ ቤተ ክርስቲያን

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,391 m (7,845 ft)
Area
17.8 km² (6.9 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 Genet

What is the population of Genet?

Genet has a population of 48,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 7,010 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Genet?

Genet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

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