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Mot’a, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Mot’a is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 59,000. Elevation: 7,913 ft (2,412 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

59,000 Population 9/sq mi density
7,913 ft Elevation 2,412 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Mot’a

Mota is a town in northwest Ethiopia. It is located in the Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region on the secondary road that links Dejen with Bahir Dar overlooking the Abay River. The town has a latitude and longitude of 11°5′N 37°52′E with an elevation of 2,487 meters above sea level.

People

Population59,000
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Population59,000
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Coordinates11.0833°, 37.8667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,232 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mot’a

Mot’a is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 59,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7,913 feet (2,412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Mot’a

Mot’a has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (20.7°C), the coldest is Aug (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1479 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 8.1° / 26.5° 19.9
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 10.2° / 28.5° 21.9
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 11.4° / 29.4° 43.3
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 12.3° / 29.2° 93.4
May 20.7°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.7° 75.4
Jun 19.7°C / 67°F 13.4° / 27.9° 135.7
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 12.3° / 23.2° 451.0
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 11.3° / 22.1° 353.2
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.3° 185.2
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.4° 67.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 8.5° / 23.6° 21.4
Dec 17°C / 63°F 7.5° / 24.9° 10.9
Mot’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,913 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Ethiopia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,913 ft (2,412 m)
Area6,331.2 sq mi (16,397.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates11.0833°N, 37.8667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 20, 2014.

Jun 20, 2014 56 km WNW of Were ?lu, Ethiopia M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
July 62°F (17°C) 12.5 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 12.0 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest

Mot’a has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in August to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (0.5").

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Farmers Markets in Mot’a

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mota Market

Hotels in Mot’a

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De-Wubet Hotel
Temesgen Hotel

Bus Stations in Mot’a

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motta Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mot’a

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel

Banks in Mot’a

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssinia - Motta Branch
Bunna Bank - Motta Branch
CBE - Kambo Branch (Motta)
CBE - Motta Branch

Airports Near Mot’a

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahir Dar AirportBJRMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,412 m (7,914 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mot’a

What is the population of Mot’a?

Mot’a has a population of 59,000 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 6,331.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mot’a?

Mot’a 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 62°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches.

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