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Mojo, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Mojo is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 61,300. Elevation: 5,820 ft (1,774 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

61,300 Population 8/sq mi density
5,820 ft Elevation 1,774 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Mojo

Mojo

Mojo is a town in central Ethiopia, named after the nearby Modjo River. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of 8°39′N 39°5′E with an elevation between 1788 and 1825 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Lome district.

People

Population61,300
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Population61,300
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Coordinates8.5868°, 39.1211°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mojo

Mojo is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 61,300. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mojo

Mojo has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.4°C), the coldest is Dec (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 64°F 9° / 26° 0.0
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 10.5° / 27° 0.0
Mar 20.1°C / 68°F 12.3° / 27.9° 0.0
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 13° / 27.8° 0.0
May 20.2°C / 68°F 12.6° / 27.9° 0.0
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 12° / 26.8° 0.0
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.1° 0.0
Aug 18.1°C / 65°F 12.5° / 23.7° 0.0
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.9° 0.0
Oct 18°C / 64°F 10.1° / 25.9° 0.0
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 8.9° / 25.7° 0.0
Dec 16.8°C / 62°F 8.1° / 25.6° 0.0
Mojo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Ethiopia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates8.5868°N, 39.1211°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 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 95 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 147 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 137 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 113 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 35 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 115 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 137 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 87 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 127 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 109 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 119 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 136 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 100 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 121 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 106 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 137 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 100 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 91 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 121 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 27 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 27 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 39 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 41 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 48 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 68 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 98 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 99 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 104 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 138 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 8.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Mojo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 62°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Mojo

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Mezmur orthodox, religious MP3
FM ADDIS 97-1 public radio MP3
TIRITA 97.6 FM - MP3
Christian Mezmur Ethiopia christian, ethiopia MP3
Sheger365 local, music MP3
Tizta ትዝታ FM ambient, ethiopia MP3
Ethio Oldies 60s, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Amharic Live Sport የኳስ ኮሜኔታተር amharic, football MP3
Taem Radio ጣዕም ሬድዮ - MP3
YeneVibe Radio amharic, ethiopia MP3
Daily Hype Radio music MP3
Addis Music ethiopia, music MP3

Farmers Markets in Mojo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market
MARKET

Hotels in Mojo

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adama Road
Akama Hotel
Akama Hotel
Aros
Asefa Modjo Hotel
Central Mojo Hotel
Daema Hotel
DEBUB HOTEL
MULU HOTEL (TEFERI)
Solomon Hotel
Yes
አሰፋ ሞጆ ሆቴል

Restaurants in Mojo

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abuye niguse Hotel
Assefa mojo hotel
English

Cafes in Mojo

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Area
me cafe
Mezgebu
ዳዊት እንደገና

Train Stations in Mojo

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mojo Railway Station
Mojo Railway Station

Bus Stations in Mojo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mojo Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mojo

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #1592292359
Noc
Tabarak Modjo fuel station
TAF
Taf Oil
Total
Total

Banks in Mojo

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyisinnia
Bank of Abyssinia (modjo)
Dashen Bank ( Lume Branch )
Dashen Bank ( Modjo Branch )
Dashen Bank ( Modjo Derek wodeb Branch)
Four Corner Hotel

Stadiums & Teams in Mojo

TeamLeagueDivision
Adama Abebe Bikila Stadium

Airports Near Mojo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport
Lideta Army Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mojo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC)
K'Idus Giyorgis Bete Kristiyan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,788 m (5,866 ft)

Things to See Near Mojo

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Adama
  • • Viewpoint with iconic photo of Haile Selassie

🇪🇹 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 Mojo

What is the population of Mojo?

Mojo has a population of 61,300 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mojo?

Mojo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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