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Kara K’orē, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Kara K’orē is a small city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 7,487. Elevation: 5,764 ft (1,757 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

7,487 Population 1/sq mi density
5,764 ft Elevation 1,757 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Kara K’orē

Karakore is a town in north-eastern Ethiopia. Located in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°29′N 39°56′E with an elevation of 1696 meters above sea level.

People

Population7,487
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation5,764 ft (1,757 m)
Population7,487
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,764 ft (1,757 m)
Coordinates10.4215°, 39.9351°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kara K’orē

Kara K’orē is a small city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 7,487. The city sits at an elevation of 5,764 feet (1,757 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Kara K’orē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,764 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,764 ft (1,757 m)
Area8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates10.4215°N, 39.9351°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 8, 2025.

Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 109 km
Sep 21, 1993 38 km N of Des?, Ethiopia M5.7 122 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 127 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 115 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 117 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 123 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 134 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 124 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 129 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 145 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 102 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 127 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 150 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 138 km
Jan 13, 2025 19 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 144 km
Jan 1, 2025 23 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 147 km
Feb 7, 2025 18 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.8 144 km
Jan 17, 2025 52 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 109 km
Jan 27, 2025 36 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 129 km
Jan 24, 2025 17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 107 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 161 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 163 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest

Kara K’orē has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in December to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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Train Stations in Kara K’orē

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karakore
Karakore

Airports Near Kara K’orē

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kombolcha AirportDSESmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kara K’orē

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karakore Gabriel Bete Kristiyan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,757 m (5,765 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 Kara K’orē

What is the population of Kara K’orē?

Kara K’orē has a population of 7,487 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kara K’orē?

Kara K’orē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

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