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Ījajī, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Ījajī is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 12,533. Elevation: 5,630 ft (1,716 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,533 Population 21/sq mi density
5,630 ft Elevation 1,716 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
49.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Ījajī

Ejaji is a town in the woreda of Cheliya, Ethiopia. In 2015, it had a total population of 12,533 people.

People

Population12,533
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation5,630 ft (1,716 m)
Population12,533
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation5,630 ft (1,716 m)
Coordinates9.0000°, 37.3167°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation49.5 inches (1,256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ījajī

Ījajī is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 12,533. The city sits at an elevation of 5,630 feet (1,716 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Ījajī

Ījajī has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 7.6° / 28.2° 27.8
Feb 20°C / 68°F 9.6° / 30.5° 30.4
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 11.5° / 31.8° 45.4
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 12.4° / 31.3° 139.9
May 20.4°C / 69°F 12.8° / 30° 128.4
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 12.3° / 27.8° 297.6
Jul 16.4°C / 61°F 12° / 23° 437.5
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.8° 352.7
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 11.5° / 23.3° 343.1
Oct 17.1°C / 63°F 8.3° / 23.9° 94.0
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 7.1° / 24° 48.9
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 6° / 25.2° 12.5
Ījajī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,630 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above Ethiopia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,630 ft (1,716 m)
Area605.8 sq mi (1,569.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates9.0000°N, 37.3167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 155 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
February 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 71°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 10.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 8.9 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest

Ījajī has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in August to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (0.6").

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Clinics in Ījajī

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kilinika

Airports Near Ījajī

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fincha AirportFNHSmall Airport
Nekemte AirportNEKSmall Airport

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 Ījajī

What is the population of Ījajī?

Ījajī has a population of 12,533 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 605.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ījajī?

Ījajī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.

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