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Hosa’ina, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Hosa’ina is a large city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 188,200. Elevation: 7,142 ft (2,177 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

188,200 Population 12,033/sq mi density
7,142 ft Elevation 2,177 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Hosa’ina

Hosaena, Hossana or Hosaina is a town which level as a woreda in southern Ethiopia, and currently serve as the administrative center of Hadiya Zone and Central Ethiopia Regional State as well. Geographically located to the central south of Ethiopia, with a latitude and longitude of 7°33′N 37°51′E with an elevation of 2177 meters above sea level. It was part of Limo woreda and is surrounded by it.

People

Population188,200
Density12,033/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation7,142 ft (2,177 m)
Population188,200
Population Density12,033 / sq mi
Elevation7,142 ft (2,177 m)
Coordinates7.5498°, 37.8537°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hosa’ina

Hosa’ina is a large city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 188,200. The city sits at an elevation of 7,142 feet (2,177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Hosa’ina

Hosa’ina has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.3°C), the coldest is Nov (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1411 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.5°C / 65°F 8.4° / 28.9° 23.8
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 10.1° / 30.9° 41.7
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 12° / 32.2° 99.1
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 12.8° / 30.7° 182.9
May 19.8°C / 68°F 12.8° / 28.5° 138.7
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 26.8° 132.1
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 12.1° / 24.5° 150.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 11.7° / 24.1° 189.7
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 24.4° 183.8
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 9.2° / 24.5° 170.6
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 8.1° / 25.1° 76.9
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 7.6° / 26.9° 21.5
Hosa’ina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,142 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,142 ft (2,177 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.5 km²)
Population Density12,033/sq mi
Coordinates7.5498°N, 37.8537°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.59"

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 91 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 78 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 123 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 141 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 134 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 21 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 11 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 86 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 71 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 78 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 81 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 105 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 157 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 172 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
February 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in
August 60°F (16°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
September 62°F (16°C) 5.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in Driest

Hosa’ina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in August to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Hosa’ina

Institution Type Founded Website
Bobicho Kale Hiwot Bible College College
Hosaina Teachers Education College College
Hosaina Technical & Vocational College College
Wachemo University University Visit →
ሆሳዕና ጤና ሰይንስ ኮሌጅ College

Schools in Hosa’ina

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yekatit
Wachemo University Main Gate
wachemo
አባ
kutir and
Wachemo University
Kutir sost
Wachemo Comprehensive High School
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Libraries in Hosa’ina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Engineering and Technology Library0.0
Engineering and Technology Library0.0
Fresh Library0.0
Health Library0.0
Hossana Library0.0
Natural And Computational Science Library0.0

Hotels in Hosa’ina

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aberash Lodge
Asham hotel
Bereket
Canal My House Hotel
Ediget Hotel
Heme Hotel
Hiwot Hospital
Hosanna Pension 200birr rooms
Jerusalem Hotel
Lemma International Hotel
Mobil Hotel
Shambalala Hotel
Shambelela
Shewa Ber
Sport Hotel
Tinsae Hotel
Woze Star Hotel

Restaurants in Hosa’ina

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handa Restaurant
Kana
Kana Restaurant
ሆሳዕና አራራት ሬስቶራንት

Cafes in Hosa’ina

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A-plus Lounge
Coffee Days
Handa Cafe
Seleme Cafe
Student Lounge

Cinemas in Hosa’ina

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handa Cinema

Monuments in Hosa’ina

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Col Bezabih Petros
Hossa'ina

Bus Stations in Hosa’ina

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #1811690024
Hosaina Bus Station
Lera Bus Station
Siko village

Gas Stations in Hosa’ina

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Gas Station
NOC
NOC
Shell
Total

Banks in Hosa’ina

20 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AAWASH BANK
Abay Bank
Abisinia Bank
Awash Bank
BERHAN BANK
Berhan Bank
BUNA BANK
Buna Bank
CBE
CBE
CBE
cbe
CBE
CBE
Dashen
Dashen Bank
NIB
Nib Bank
Wogagen Bank
Wogagen Bank

Airports Near Hosa’ina

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hosa’ina

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amanuel Hibret Church
Bete Mihret Church
Bobicho Kale Hiwot Church
Hosa'ina Kale Hiwot Church
Hosai'na Muluwongel Church
Hossana Misrak KHC
Kale Hiwot Church
Kale Hiwot Church
Kale Hiwot Church
kalehiwot
Mekan Eyesus Church
Mekane Eyesus Church
Mekane Eyesus Church
Meserete Kiristos Church
Meserete Kiristos Church
MuluWongel Church
Zetse'at Apostilic Reformation Church
ቅድስት አርሴማ ቤተ ክርስቲያን
የበዓለ ወልድ ወ ቅዱስ ገብርኤል ቤተ ክርስቲያን

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,177 m (7,143 ft)
Area
40.5 km² (15.6 mi²)

Around Hosa’ina

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 4
Cafes 4
Bars 2
Supermarkets 3
Banks 20
Hotels 18
Libraries 3
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 20

Things to See Near Hosa’ina

18 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (18)
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  • + 13 more

🇪🇹 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 Hosa’ina

What is the population of Hosa’ina?

Hosa’ina has a population of 188,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 12,033 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hosa’ina?

Hosa’ina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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