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K’olīto, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

K’olīto is a mid-size city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 72,200. Elevation: 5,843 ft (1,781 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

72,200 Population 19,000/sq mi density
5,843 ft Elevation 1,781 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
43.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About K’olīto

Halaba Kulito is a town in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Halaba Zone of Central Ethiopia Regional State (CERS), this town sits on the left bank of the Bilate River, with an elevation of 1726 meters above sea level. Halaba Kulito's total population is 300, 000. Halaba Kulito is the administrative center of the Halaba Zone.

People

Population72,200
Density19,000/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Population72,200
Population Density19,000 / sq mi
Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Coordinates7.3167°, 38.0833°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches (1,105 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About K’olīto

K’olīto is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 72,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet (1,781 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in K’olīto

K’olīto 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
K’olīto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Ethiopia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density19,000/sq mi
Coordinates7.3167°N, 38.0833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.46"
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 76 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 43 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 88 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 122 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 122 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 54 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 43 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 51 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 37 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 57 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 87 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 92 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 147 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 149 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 168 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 6.4 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest

K’olīto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and December the driest (0.6").

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Libraries in K’olīto

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
Wima library0.0

Hotels in K’olīto

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halaba view room
Nafkot pension
Selam halaba Hotel
Sera lodge hotel

Restaurants in K’olīto

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abigara kitfo
Emanda cafe & restaurant
Emanda cafe and restaurant
Yamare Pastry Restaurant

Clinics in K’olīto

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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የእንስሳት ማወገጃ

Bus Stations in K’olīto

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in K’olīto

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #1149025906
Gas Station
Noc gas station
Zagol Oil Ethiopia

Banks in K’olīto

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awash Bank
Comercial Bank of Ethiopia
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Alaba Kulito Branch

Airports Near K’olīto

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,726 m (5,663 ft)
Area
9.8 km² (3.8 mi²)

Around K’olīto

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 4
Banks 3
Hotels 5

🇪🇹 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 K’olīto

What is the population of K’olīto?

K’olīto has a population of 72,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 19,000 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in K’olīto?

K’olīto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.

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