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Idaga Hamus, Ethiopia

Tigray · Ethiopia

Idaga Hamus is a small city in Tigray, Ethiopia with a population of 25,400. Elevation: 8,865 ft (2,702 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

25,400 Population 10/sq mi density
8,865 ft Elevation 2,702 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Idaga Hamus

Idaga Hamus is a town in the Saesi Tsaedaemba woreda of the Misraqawi Zone of the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. It is located 97 kilometers north of Mekelle on "National Road 1", between Freweyni and Adigrat.

People

Population25,400
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation8,865 ft (2,702 m)
Population25,400
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation8,865 ft (2,702 m)
Coordinates14.1872°, 39.5639°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceTigray
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (585 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Idaga Hamus

Idaga Hamus is a small city in Ethiopia (Tigray) with a population of 25,400. The city sits at an elevation of 8,865 feet (2,702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Idaga Hamus

Idaga Hamus has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.7°C), the coldest is Dec (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 846 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 5° / 25.9° 18.6
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 6.9° / 27.8° 18.0
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 9° / 29.5° 19.8
Apr 19.7°C / 67°F 10.9° / 30.5° 75.2
May 20.4°C / 69°F 11.9° / 30.5° 45.5
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 13.1° / 30.8° 59.0
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 13.2° / 27.8° 224.0
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.3° / 27.1° 201.1
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 11.3° / 26.6° 68.4
Oct 16.1°C / 61°F 7.8° / 25° 73.6
Nov 15°C / 59°F 6.2° / 24.3° 21.8
Dec 14.3°C / 58°F 5.1° / 24.4° 20.8
Idaga Hamus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,865 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Ethiopia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,865 ft (2,702 m)
Area2,561.2 sq mi (6,633.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.1872°N, 39.5639°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 3, 2025.

Aug 10, 2002 40 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.7 65 km
Aug 1, 2023 Eritrea M5.6 115 km
May 6, 1993 72 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.3 65 km
Mar 24, 2018 58 km E of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M5.2 100 km
Mar 2, 2025 52 km ESE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M5.2 40 km
May 10, 1993 81 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M5.1 74 km
May 27, 1990 56 km NE of Maych’ew, Ethiopia M5.0 124 km
Sep 13, 2023 42 km S of Massawa, Eritrea M5.0 116 km
May 13, 1993 79 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 71 km
Aug 8, 2002 59 km ENE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 76 km
Apr 10, 2006 58 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.9 56 km
Aug 7, 1994 26 km SE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia M4.9 95 km
Aug 2, 2023 33 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.8 111 km
Mar 25, 2011 45 km SE of Massawa, Eritrea M4.8 124 km
May 11, 1993 88 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 82 km
May 2, 1993 76 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.8 72 km
May 3, 1993 73 km E of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 65 km
May 2, 1993 72 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia M4.7 66 km
Jun 4, 2023 53 km ENE of Ādīgrat, Ethiopia M4.7 52 km
Aug 2, 2023 34 km ENE of Dek’emhāre, Eritrea M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alid (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alid Stratovolcano 904 m (2,966 ft) Unknown 86 km
Gada Ale Stratovolcano 287 m (942 ft) Unknown 94 km
Alu-Dalafilla Fissure vent(s) 578 m (1,896 ft) 2008 115 km
Erta Ale Shield 613 m (2,011 ft) 2020 136 km
Ale Bagu Stratovolcano 988 m (3,241 ft) Unknown 138 km
Alayta Shield 1,496 m (4,908 ft) 1915 181 km
Borawli Stratovolcano 784 m (2,572 ft) Unknown 182 km
Afdera Stratovolcano 1,250 m (4,101 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Idaga Hamus has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Idaga Hamus

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Edaga Hamus High School
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Libraries in Idaga Hamus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ህዝባዊ ቤተ-ንባብ Public Library0.0
ቤተ-ንባብ Small Library0.0

Hotels in Idaga Hamus

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahre-Negash Hotel
Sunshine Hotel - Frewoini

Restaurants in Idaga Hamus

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahre-Negash Hotel

Bus Stations in Idaga Hamus

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edaga Hamus ዕዳጋ ሓሙስ

Gas Stations in Idaga Hamus

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #514110347

Airports Near Idaga Hamus

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMQXMedium Airport
Adi Keyh AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Idaga Hamus

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Endamariam Church Edagahamus
Gohgot Eyesus
May Lebay Daminas Bete Kristiyan
St. Minas
Zik'Alay Medhane `Alem Bete Kristiyan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 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 Idaga Hamus

What is the population of Idaga Hamus?

Idaga Hamus has a population of 25,400 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,561.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Idaga Hamus?

Idaga Hamus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches.

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