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Robit, Ethiopia

Amhara · Ethiopia

Robit is a mid-size city in Amhara, Ethiopia with a population of 39,600. Elevation: 4,229 ft (1,289 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

39,600 Population 4/sq mi density
4,229 ft Elevation 1,289 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Robit

Shewa Robit also known as Robi, Shah Robit, Shoa Robit or Robit is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the North Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a longitude and latitude of 10°00′N 39°54′E with an elevation of 1280 meters above sea level. Shewa Robit holds its market on Tuesdays. Ethiopia's largest prison is in this town.

People

Population39,600
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation4,229 ft (1,289 m)
Population39,600
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,229 ft (1,289 m)
Coordinates9.9946°, 39.8969°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceAmhara
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Robit

Robit is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Amhara) with a population of 39,600. The city sits at an elevation of 4,229 feet (1,289 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Robit

Robit has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.4°C), the coldest is Dec (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1194 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 11.9° / 29.6° 17.7
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 31.6° 36.6
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 14.5° / 32.6° 83.0
Apr 23°C / 73°F 15.6° / 31.8° 158.5
May 24.1°C / 75°F 16.9° / 32.8° 54.2
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 17.9° / 34.6° 94.0
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 17.7° / 32.7° 234.4
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 17° / 29.7° 262.0
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 17° / 28.9° 127.7
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 13.7° / 28.6° 71.3
Nov 20°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.7° 30.9
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 11.1° / 29.2° 24.3
Robit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,229 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Ethiopia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,229 ft (1,289 m)
Area8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates9.9946°N, 39.8969°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.36"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

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 M5.9 117 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 64 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 86 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 74 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 71 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 88 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 109 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 77 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 105 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 89 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 110 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 84 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 99 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 104 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 135 km
Dec 22, 2009 22 km ENE of Gewan?, Ethiopia M5.0 107 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 107 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 82 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 127 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adwa (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 104 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 113 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 136 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 166 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 168 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 193 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
February 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Robit has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Robit

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ahadu Radio MP3
Ethio FM 107.8 public radio MP3
fm addis 97.1 MP3

Hotels in Robit

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalid Hotel
Woinye Hotel

Banks in Robit

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Abyssia Shewarobit Branch
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Yifat Branch
Dashen Bank
Dashen Bank Shewarobit Branch
Oromia International Bank Shewarobit Branch
United Bank
United Bank Shewarobit Branch

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,289 m (4,229 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 Robit

What is the population of Robit?

Robit has a population of 39,600 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Robit?

Robit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

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