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Nejo, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Nejo is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 39,400. Elevation: 6,194 ft (1,888 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

39,400 Population 6/sq mi density
6,194 ft Elevation 1,888 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
69.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Nejo

Nedjo is a town in western Ethiopia. Located in the West Welega Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 9°30′N 35°30′E with an elevation of 1821 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Nejo woreda. Nejo is served by Nejjo Airport and is 150 km east of Asosa Airport.

People

Population39,400
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain69.5 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Population39,400
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Coordinates9.5000°, 35.5000°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation69.5 inches (1,765 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nejo

Nejo is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 39,400. The city sits at an elevation of 6,194 feet (1,888 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Nejo

Nejo has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.1°C), the coldest is Dec (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 10.9° / 28.7° 13.3
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 12.2° / 31.2° 10.6
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 14.2° / 33.3° 21.7
Apr 24.1°C / 75°F 15.5° / 34.4° 76.4
May 22.8°C / 73°F 15.6° / 32.8° 135.8
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 15.3° / 28.1° 310.8
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 25.7° 383.2
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 14.2° / 25.8° 278.7
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 26.3° 295.7
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.4° 166.7
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 12.3° / 26.2° 70.7
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 10.1° / 26.6° 22.1
Nejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,194 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Ethiopia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,194 ft (1,888 m)
Area7,021.7 sq mi (18,186.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.5000°N, 35.5000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.5"
83% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 12.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 13.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 13.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 11.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Nejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Restaurants in Nejo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hortu Hotel

Gas Stations in Nejo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nejo NOC
Nejo Oilibya

Airports Near Nejo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mendi AirportNDMSmall Airport
Nejjo AirportNEJSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,821 m (5,975 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 Nejo

What is the population of Nejo?

Nejo has a population of 39,400 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7,021.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nejo?

Nejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.5 inches.

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