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Gīdolē, Ethiopia
South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia
Gīdolē is a mid-size city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 35,500. Elevation: 6,896 ft (2,102 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gīdolē
Gidole is a town in southern Ethiopia, and is the administrative center of the Dirashe special woreda. Located in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 05°39′N 37°22′E with an elevation ranging from 2045 to 2650 meters above sea level. The town Gidole is named after the Kitoola people with a little bit modification, an ethnic group inhabiting southern Ethiopia.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,500 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,896 ft (2,102 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.6500°, 37.3667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | South Ethiopia Regional State |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.9 inches (809 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gīdolē
Gīdolē is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 35,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,896 feet (2,102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Gīdolē
Gīdolē has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.5°C), the coldest is Jun (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1099 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,896 ft (2,102 m) |
| Area | 725.2 sq mi (1,878.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6500°N, 37.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Korath Range | Tuff cone(s) | 912 m (2,992 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Gīdolē has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.9").
Restaurants in Gīdolē
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gīdolē
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arba Minch Airport | AMH | Medium Airport |
| Ganada Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gīdolē
What is the population of Gīdolē?
Gīdolē has a population of 35,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 725.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gīdolē?
Gīdolē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.