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Mēga, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Mēga is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 6,884. Elevation: 5,968 ft (1,819 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mēga
Mega is a town in southern Ethiopia. Located between Moyale and Yabelo on the paved highway south to Kenya, in the Borena Zone of the Oromia, this town has a latitude and longitude of 4°01′N 38°15′E with an elevation of 1740 meters above sea level. Named for a nearby mountain, this town is the administrative center of Dire woreda.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,884 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,968 ft (1,819 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.0500°, 38.3000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mēga
Mēga is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 6,884. The city sits at an elevation of 5,968 feet (1,819 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,968 ft (1,819 m) |
| Area | 2,875.6 sq mi (7,447.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.0500°N, 38.3000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mega Basalt Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Marsabit | Shield | 1,707 m (5,600 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in |
Mēga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.5").
Bus Stations in Mēga
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mēga
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mēga
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hurri Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moyale Airport | MYS | Small Airport |
| Moyale Boma Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sololo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Volcanoes Near Mēga
Frequently Asked Questions About Mēga
What is the population of Mēga?
Mēga has a population of 6,884 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,875.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mēga?
Mēga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.