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Mek’ī, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Mek’ī is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 75,200. Elevation: 5,456 ft (1,663 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

75,200 Population 9/sq mi density
5,456 ft Elevation 1,663 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Mek’ī

Meki is a town in east-central Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 8°9′N 38°49′E with an elevation of 1636 meters above sea level. Meki is the administrative center of Dugda woreda.

People

Population75,200
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Population75,200
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Coordinates8.1500°, 38.8167°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (895 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mek’ī

Mek’ī is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 75,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,456 feet (1,663 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mek’ī

Mek’ī has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.3°C), the coldest is Nov (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1201 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 9.4° / 29.4° 15.1
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 11.4° / 31.3° 21.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 13.1° / 32.3° 53.3
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 14.2° / 31.3° 143.5
May 21.2°C / 70°F 14.4° / 29.7° 101.8
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 29.1° 144.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 13.7° / 25.6° 202.7
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 24.9° 215.5
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 13.7° / 25.1° 153.9
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 10.2° / 25.9° 87.0
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 9.3° / 26.6° 48.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 8.3° / 27.9° 14.6
Mek’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,456 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Ethiopia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates8.1500°N, 38.8167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.38"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 24, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 149 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 56 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 58 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 143 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 118 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 148 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 143 km
Jan 12, 2025 22 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 138 km
Jan 10, 2025 13 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.8 145 km
Jan 10, 2025 1 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.7 147 km
Jan 1, 2025 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.6 128 km
Jan 1, 2025 8 km SSE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.6 146 km
Jan 23, 2025 10 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 141 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 34 km
Jan 7, 2025 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 108 km
Feb 24, 2025 6 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 144 km
Jan 5, 2025 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 123 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 119 km
Jan 17, 2025 40 km WNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.4 133 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bora-Bericcio (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 27 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 35 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 42 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 47 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 53 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 72 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 80 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 86 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 116 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 120 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
February 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
May 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Mek’ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mek’ī

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Meja Lalu School
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Radio Stations near Mek’ī

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Mek’ī

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alem Hotel
Awash hotel
Bekele Mola Hotel
Degaga Molla Hotel
Liben Lodge
Mekuria Hotel
Senay

Restaurants in Mek’ī

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bush Hotel

Cafes in Mek’ī

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harmony Cafe and Restaurant

Clinics in Mek’ī

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #10713045305

Bus Stations in Mek’ī

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #10720524206

Gas Stations in Mek’ī

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #1549948845
ET #1592292279
ET #1592292297

Banks in Mek’ī

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia

Airports Near Mek’ī

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mek’ī

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postal Service

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mek’ī

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Meki Catholic Kidanemeheret Cathedral
Meki’s Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,663 m (5,456 ft)

Around Mek’ī

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Banks 1
Hotels 6
Places of Worship 3

🇪🇹 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 Mek’ī

What is the population of Mek’ī?

Mek’ī has a population of 75,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mek’ī?

Mek’ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.

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