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Hāgere Selam, Ethiopia

Sidama Region · Ethiopia

Hāgere Selam is a small city in Sidama Region, Ethiopia with a population of 5,169. Elevation: 9,009 ft (2,746 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

5,169 Population 1/sq mi density
9,009 ft Elevation 2,746 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
63.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Hāgere Selam

Hagere Selam is a town in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 6°29′N 38°31′E and an elevation between 2759 and 2829 meters above sea level.

People

Population5,169
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain63.1 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation9,009 ft (2,746 m)
Population5,169
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation9,009 ft (2,746 m)
Coordinates6.4833°, 38.5167°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSidama Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation63.1 inches (1,603 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hāgere Selam

Hāgere Selam is a small city in Ethiopia (Sidama Region) with a population of 5,169. The city sits at an elevation of 9,009 feet (2,746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Hāgere Selam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,009 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Ethiopia avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,009 ft (2,746 m)
Area3,561.8 sq mi (9,225.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates6.4833°N, 38.5167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M5.3 133 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 76 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 20 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 122 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 93 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 148 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 80 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 110 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 146 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 175 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
February 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 7.4 in Warmest
May 58°F (14°C) 7.9 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in
July 55°F (13°C) 7.8 in
August 54°F (12°C) 6.9 in Coldest
September 56°F (13°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest

Hāgere Selam has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in August to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.1").

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Libraries in Hāgere Selam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dilla public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hāgere Selam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aleta Wondo Market

Bus Stations in Hāgere Selam

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bona Bus Station

Airports Near Hāgere Selam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Dodola AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,759 m (9,052 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 Hāgere Selam

What is the population of Hāgere Selam?

Hāgere Selam has a population of 5,169 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,561.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hāgere Selam?

Hāgere Selam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.1 inches.

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