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Lobuni, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Lobuni is a small town in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 3,363. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,363 Population 0/sq mi density
1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Lobuni

Lobuni

Omorate is a town in southern Ethiopia near the Kenyan border. Located in the Debub Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State, this village has a latitude and longitude of 4°48′N 35°58′E with an elevation of 395 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Kuraz woreda.

People

Population3,363
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population3,363
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates4.8333°, 36.1000°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lobuni

Lobuni is a small town in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 3,363. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 84°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Lobuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above Ethiopia avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area8,343.9 sq mi (21,610.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates4.8333°N, 36.1000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.02"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.9 on May 12, 2024.

Jan 22, 2012 82 km NE of Lodwar, Kenya M5.2 129 km
May 12, 2024 41 km SSE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.9 87 km
Aug 22, 1994 123 km WSW of Lobuni, Ethiopia M4.7 123 km
Jan 29, 2022 76 km W of Lobuni, Ethiopia M4.5 76 km
May 15, 2000 41 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.5 88 km
Feb 11, 2014 130 km E of Kapoeta, South Sudan M4.4 148 km
Jan 4, 2023 38 km SE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.4 104 km
May 19, 2023 60 km WSW of Bako, Ethiopia M4.3 74 km
Apr 3, 2022 24 km ENE of Jinka, Ethiopia M4.3 129 km
Apr 27, 2004 28 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Korath Range (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Korath Range Tuff cone(s) 912 m (2,992 ft) Unknown 38 km
Central Island Tuff cone(s) 518 m (1,699 ft) Unknown 149 km
Mega Basalt Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
February 85°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
March 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Wettest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Coldest
September 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
December 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in

Lobuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and September the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Lobuni

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Lobuni

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tourist Hotel Omorate (Budget)

Restaurants in Lobuni

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enat Guwada restaurant

Airports Near Lobuni

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ileret Airstrip-Small Airport
Kibbish Wells Airport-Small Airport
Kokuro Airport-Small Airport
Lokitaung Airport-Small Airport
Lokwor Airport-Small Airport
Lowarengak Airport-Small Airport
Nariokotome Airport-Small Airport
Nariokotome Mission Airport-Small Airport
Omorate Airport-Small Airport
Todonyang Airport-Small Airport
Turkana Basin Institute Airstrip-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lobuni

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Lower Valley of the OmoCultural1980

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lobuni

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Mission

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

Volcanoes Near Lobuni

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Korath Range Tuff cone(s) 912 m -

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lobuni

Lower Valley of the Omo
Cultural · inscribed 1980
A prehistoric site near Lake Turkana, the lower valley of the Omo is renowned the world over. The discovery of many fossils there, especially Homo gracilis, has been of fundamental importance in the study of human evolution.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lobuni

What is the population of Lobuni?

Lobuni has a population of 3,363 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 8,343.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lobuni?

Lobuni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 84°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

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