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Huruta, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Huruta is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 27,500. Elevation: 6,660 ft (2,030 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,500 Population 4,192/sq mi density
6,660 ft Elevation 2,030 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
43.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Huruta

Huruta is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region to the north of Iteya, it has a latitude and longitude of 8°09′N 39°21′E with an elevation of 1,978 meters.

People

Population27,500
Density4,192/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Population27,500
Population Density4,192 / sq mi
Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Coordinates8.1500°, 39.3500°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huruta

Huruta is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 27,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet (2,030 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Huruta

Huruta has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Mar (17.3°C), the coldest is Dec (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1397 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 5.2° / 24.5° 48.1
Feb 16.2°C / 61°F 6.8° / 26.7° 29.4
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 8.4° / 27.4° 59.4
Apr 17°C / 63°F 9.8° / 26.5° 193.4
May 16.9°C / 62°F 10.3° / 24.9° 123.2
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.2° / 24.6° 113.5
Jul 15.5°C / 60°F 10.5° / 22.3° 180.4
Aug 15.3°C / 60°F 10° / 21.8° 220.6
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 21.7° 173.3
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.5° 123.4
Nov 13.7°C / 57°F 5.3° / 21.8° 92.3
Dec 13.6°C / 56°F 4.2° / 23° 40.0
Huruta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,660 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Ethiopia avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,660 ft (2,030 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density4,192/sq mi
Coordinates8.1500°N, 39.3500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 108 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 125 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 92 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 21 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 148 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 123 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 107 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 133 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 149 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 106 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 116 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 133 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 106 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 138 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 111 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 92 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 99 km
Jan 2, 2025 6 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 132 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 104 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tullu Moje (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 24 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 29 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 34 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 47 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 76 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 81 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 81 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 111 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 112 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 114 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 8.1 in Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest

Huruta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 57°F in November to 61°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Huruta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Huruta Market / ሁሩታ ገበያ
Open Cattle market
The main Market

Hotels in Huruta

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almaz Hotel / አልማዝ ሆቴል
Enyew Hotel / እንየው ሆቴል
Keneni Hotel / ቀነኒ ሆቴል

Bus Stations in Huruta

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huruta Bus Station / ሁሩታ መነሃሪያ

Gas Stations in Huruta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TAF Oil / ታፍ ኦይል

Banks in Huruta

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Huruta Branch / የኢትዮጵያ ንግድ ባንክ ሁሩታ ቅርንጫፍ
Dashen Bank Huruta Branch / ዳሽን ባንክ ሁሩታ ቅርንጫፍ
Oromia International Bank Huruta Branch / ኦሮሚያ ኢንተርናሽናል ባንክ ሁሩታ ቅርንጫፍ

Stadiums & Teams in Huruta

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Airports Near Huruta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huruta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Huruta St. Gabriel Church /ሁሩታ ቅ/ገብርኤል ቤ/ክ
Huruta St. John Church
Huruta St. Marry Church
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,030 m (6,660 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 Huruta

What is the population of Huruta?

Huruta has a population of 27,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4,192 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huruta?

Huruta 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 59°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches.

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