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Gīnch’ī, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Gīnch’ī is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 37,600. Elevation: 7,461 ft (2,274 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,600 Population 66/sq mi density
7,461 ft Elevation 2,274 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Gīnch’ī

Dendi est un woreda du centre-ouest de l'Éthiopie situé dans la zone Ouest Shewa de la région Oromia. Il a 165 803 habitants en 2007, son chef-lieu est Ginichi.

People

Population37,600
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation7,461 ft (2,274 m)
Population37,600
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation7,461 ft (2,274 m)
Coordinates9.0333°, 38.1500°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,140 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gīnch’ī

Gīnch’ī is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 37,600. The city sits at an elevation of 7,461 feet (2,274 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gīnch’ī

Gīnch’ī has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (18.8°C), the coldest is Nov (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1473 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 5.5° / 25.7° 13.4
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.4° / 27.7° 25.3
Mar 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 29.3° 52.2
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 10.3° / 28.7° 138.6
May 18.8°C / 66°F 10.9° / 28.3° 78.5
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 11.2° / 27° 194.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 22.1° 343.5
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21.7° 324.9
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.7° 210.9
Oct 14.9°C / 59°F 6.4° / 22.1° 60.8
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 5.3° / 22.4° 21.7
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 4.4° / 23.5° 8.3
Gīnch’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,461 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Ethiopia avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,461 ft (2,274 m)
Area573.7 sq mi (1,486.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates9.0333°N, 38.1500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 31, 2015.

Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 149 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 95 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 112 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 134 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 137 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 146 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 155 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 157 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 173 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 180 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 9.6 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 10.2 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

Gīnch’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Gīnch’ī

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Lideta Army Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,274 m (7,461 ft)

🇪🇹 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 Gīnch’ī

What is the population of Gīnch’ī?

Gīnch’ī has a population of 37,600 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 573.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gīnch’ī?

Gīnch’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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