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Kofelē, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Kofelē is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 27,900. Elevation: 8,747 ft (2,666 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

27,900 Population 4/sq mi density
8,747 ft Elevation 2,666 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Kofelē

Kofele is a town in Oromia Region Ethiopia, and the administrative center of the Kofele woreda. Located in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 7°00′N 38°45′E with an elevation of 2695 meters above sea level.

People

Population27,900
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Population27,900
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Coordinates7.0667°, 38.7833°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,131 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kofelē

Kofelē is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 27,900. The city sits at an elevation of 8,747 feet (2,666 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Kofelē

Kofelē has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (20.8°C), the coldest is Nov (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 10.2° / 28.1° 0.0
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.8° 0.0
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 12.4° / 29.1° 0.0
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 13.6° / 27.3° 0.0
May 20°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.2° 0.0
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.8° 0.0
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.4° 0.0
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 13.6° / 23.8° 0.0
Sep 18.8°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.7° 0.0
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 11.7° / 26° 0.0
Nov 18°C / 64°F 8.9° / 27° 0.0
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 8.9° / 27.4° 0.0
Kofelē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,747 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Ethiopia avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Area7,446.2 sq mi (19,285.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.0667°N, 38.7833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

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 68 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 39 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 54 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 148 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 98 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 135 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 120 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 34 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 46 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 50 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 78 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 119 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 128 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 132 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 150 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 183 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest

Kofelē has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 54°F in December to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Kofelē

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arboretum
Black Lion Museum

Libraries in Kofelē

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
soil lab0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Kofelē

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kofelē

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Adaba AirportSmall Airport
Dodola AirportSmall 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 Kofelē

What is the population of Kofelē?

Kofelē has a population of 27,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 7,446.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kofelē?

Kofelē enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.

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