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Gīmbīcho, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Gīmbīcho is a small city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 22,900. Elevation: 6,608 ft (2,014 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,900 Population 26,023/sq mi density
6,608 ft Elevation 2,014 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Gīmbīcho

Gimbichu ou Gimbicho est une ville et un woreda de la zone Hadiya de la région Éthiopie du Centre.

People

Population22,900
Density26,023/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Population22,900
Population Density26,023 / sq mi
Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Coordinates7.4500°, 37.6333°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,224 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gīmbīcho

Gīmbīcho is a small city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 22,900. The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet (2,014 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gīmbīcho

Gīmbīcho has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (16.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1773 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 28.8° 25.3
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 10° / 30.8° 63.0
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 12.3° / 32.1° 106.0
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 13° / 30.5° 203.3
May 19.4°C / 67°F 13° / 28.1° 180.8
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 13.3° / 25.4° 222.2
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 12.5° / 23° 246.7
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 12.2° / 23.3° 261.6
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23.5° 211.6
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 9.2° / 24.4° 158.0
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 7.9° / 24.6° 74.8
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 7° / 26° 20.3
Gīmbīcho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,608 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Ethiopia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,608 ft (2,014 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density26,023/sq mi
Coordinates7.4500°N, 37.6333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.56"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 27, 2017.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 117 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 95 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 132 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 129 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 14 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 34 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 102 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 88 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 103 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 104 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 131 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 178 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 184 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
April 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 7.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Driest

Gīmbīcho has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 62°F in August to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (0.7").

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Libraries in Gīmbīcho

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fresh Library0.0
Hossana Library0.0

Airports Near Gīmbīcho

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,014 m (6,608 ft)
Area
2.3 km² (0.9 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 Gīmbīcho

What is the population of Gīmbīcho?

Gīmbīcho has a population of 22,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 26,023 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gīmbīcho?

Gīmbīcho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.

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