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Gununo, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Gununo is a mid-size city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 84,510. Elevation: 6,339 ft (1,932 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

84,510 Population 46,950/sq mi density
6,339 ft Elevation 1,932 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
53.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Gununo

Gununo

Gununo is a city in Wolaita, Ethiopia. The city is administrative capital of Damot Sore district of Wolayita Zone. Gununo is located 345 km far from Addis Ababa which is the capital city of Ethiopia, and 17 km away from the capital of Wolaita Zone which is Sodo. The other districts situated near to Gununo are; on the South by Sodo Zuria, on the North West by Boloso Bombe, on the West by Kindo Koysha, and on the East by Boloso Sore. The coordinate point of Gununo city is 6°55'21"N 37°38'57"E.

People

Population84,510
Density46,950/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain53.9 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Population84,510
Population Density46,950 / sq mi
Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Coordinates6.9247°, 37.6526°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation53.9 inches (1,368 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gununo

Gununo is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 84,510. The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet (1,932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Gununo

Gununo has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1739 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 10.1° / 30.7° 41.5
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 11.9° / 32.8° 63.8
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 14.4° / 33.8° 126.0
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 14.9° / 32° 269.3
May 20.5°C / 69°F 14.5° / 28.4° 195.7
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 14.8° / 25.7° 137.7
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 13.9° / 24.7° 159.9
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.7° / 25° 181.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.1° / 25.5° 186.9
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.2° 209.4
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 10.1° / 26.7° 124.5
Dec 19.7°C / 68°F 9.1° / 28.6° 42.7
Gununo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Ethiopia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density46,950/sq mi
Coordinates6.9247°N, 37.6526°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 M5.3 139 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 91 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 100 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 102 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 71 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 72 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 83 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 93 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 87 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 119 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 147 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 7.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 6.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest

Gununo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.7").

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Libraries in Gununo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Areka Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gununo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achura Market
Areka Market
Beret tera
Market
Market
Market

Gas Stations in Gununo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gomeju Fuel Station

Stadiums & Teams in Gununo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gununo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Area
4.7 km² (1.8 mi²)

Around Gununo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1

🇪🇹 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 Gununo

What is the population of Gununo?

Gununo has a population of 84,510 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 46,950 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gununo?

Gununo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.9 inches.

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