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Metahāra, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Metahāra is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 23,403. Elevation: 3,143 ft (958 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

23,403 Population 3/sq mi density
3,143 ft Elevation 958 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Metahāra

Metehara is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 08°54′N 39°55′E with an elevation of 947 meters above sea level.

People

Population23,403
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Population23,403
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Coordinates8.9000°, 39.9167°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Metahāra

Metahāra is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 23,403. The city sits at an elevation of 3,143 feet (958 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Metahāra

Metahāra has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 618 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 130.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.0
Metahāra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,143 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Ethiopia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.9000°N, 39.9167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 8, 2025.

Feb 14, 2025 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.9 5 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 66 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 69 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 56 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 72 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 92 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 22 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 89 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 19 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 19 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 48 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 47 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 29 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 49 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 29 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 14 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 20 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 51 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 8 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fentale (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 9 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 27 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 62 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 100 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 104 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 119 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 122 km
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 165 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 177 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
July 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Metahāra has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Metahāra

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awash Falls Lodge
Enat Metehara Hotel
Unique House

Restaurants in Metahāra

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Many restaurants

Cafes in Metahāra

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birhan coffee & Yogurt

Castles in Metahāra

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dce-Federal police Fentale Project

Clinics in Metahāra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haro Adi Clinic

Train Stations in Metahāra

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metehara
Metehara Railway Station

Bus Stations in Metahāra

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metahara Bus Station

Gas Stations in Metahāra

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ET #6786427837
ET #6786427841
Fuel (Metehara)

Banks in Metahāra

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awash International Bank (Metahara Branch)
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (Metahara Branch)
Oromia International Bank (Metahara Branch)

Churches & Religious Organizations in Metahāra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kedist Mikael

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
947 m (3,107 ft)

🇪🇹 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 Metahāra

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m 1820
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m 1820

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Frequently Asked Questions About Metahāra

What is the population of Metahāra?

Metahāra has a population of 23,403 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Metahāra?

Metahāra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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