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Mer’āwī, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Mer’āwī is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 42,200. Elevation: 6,562 ft (2,000 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

42,200 Population 12,161/sq mi density
6,562 ft Elevation 2,000 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
57.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Mer’āwī

Merawi is a city located 30 kilometers south of Bahir Dar, Amhara Region's capital in north-western Ethiopia, in what was previously Bahir Dar Awraja of Gojjam province. The town also hosts the seat of North Mecha Woreda administration.

People

Population42,200
Density12,161/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain57.7 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Population42,200
Population Density12,161 / sq mi
Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Coordinates11.4167°, 37.1667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation57.7 inches (1,465 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mer’āwī

Mer’āwī is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 42,200. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mer’āwī

Mer’āwī has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1458 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 6.4° / 26.7° 3.3
Feb 18°C / 64°F 8° / 28° 1.0
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 11.4° / 29.6° 3.5
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 12.4° / 29.8° 20.8
May 21.2°C / 70°F 13.7° / 28.6° 92.8
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 13.1° / 26.3° 211.1
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24° 424.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.9° 387.8
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25° 195.7
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 11.5° / 26.2° 98.2
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 9.4° / 26.3° 14.5
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 7.2° / 26.2° 3.9
Mer’āwī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Ethiopia avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,562 ft (2,000 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density12,161/sq mi
Coordinates11.4167°N, 37.1667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on May 8, 2023.

May 8, 2023 Ethiopia M4.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 14.9 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 14.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Mer’āwī has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in December to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Mer’āwī

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Business and Economy Library0.0
Free street library0.0
Jan Moskov Library0.0
Postgraduate Library0.0
Science Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mer’āwī

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abune Hara market

Gas Stations in Mer’āwī

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #4546595989

Banks in Mer’āwī

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Mecha Branch (Merawi)

Stadiums & Teams in Mer’āwī

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mer’āwī

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahir Dar AirportBJRMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Mer’āwī

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Africa medium clinic
Amen Clinic
Kassa and Yenew medium clinic
Shimbit clinic
Zamra medium clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mer’āwī

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Merawi Jeme'a Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,901 m (6,237 ft)
Area
9.0 km² (3.5 mi²)

🇪🇹 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 Mer’āwī

What is the population of Mer’āwī?

Mer’āwī has a population of 42,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 12,161 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mer’āwī?

Mer’āwī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.7 inches.

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