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Gode, Ethiopia
Somali · Ethiopia
Gode is a mid-size city in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 67,900. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gode
Gode (Somali: Godey, { is a city in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Shabelle Zone, the city was the capital of the Somali Region until 1995 when Jijiga became the capital
People
Climate
| Population | 67,900 |
| Population Density | 2,254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9506°, 43.5519° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Somali |
| Average Temperature | 85°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6 inches (321 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gode
Gode is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 67,900. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Gode
Gode has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.7°C), the coldest is Dec (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 375 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.8°F |
| 57% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9506°N, 43.5519°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in |
Gode has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 83°F in July to 88°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Gode
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ugaas Mashkoke | - | - | - | - |
| Gode Health Science Collage | - | - | - | - |
| Gode Poly Technic Collage | - | - | - | - |
| Sayid Moh'ed Abdile School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gode
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Gode
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| market |
Hotels in Gode
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gode
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gode
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gode
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Gode
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gode
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gode
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gode
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gode
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gode
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gode Airport | GDE | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Gode
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gode Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gode
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Nuur Mosque | |
| church | |
| Gode Masjid | |
| Gode mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Gode
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gode
1 places within 15 km
- • Zonal Administrator House
🇪🇹 About Ethiopia
Frequently Asked Questions About Gode
What is the population of Gode?
Gode has a population of 67,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 2,254 people per square mile, spread across 30.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gode?
Gode has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.