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Sendafa, Ethiopia
Oromiya · Ethiopia
Sendafa is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 25,500. Elevation: 8,399 ft (2,560 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sendafa
Sendafa is a town in central Ethiopia. It also serves as a separate district in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, and its name is taken from the Oromo name for a kind of thick, jointed grass or reed which grows in swampy areas. Located in the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne of the Oromia Region, Sendafa has a latitude and longitude of 9°09′N 39°02′E with an elevation of 2514 meters above sea level. The town lies on the paved Addis Ababa - Adigrat highway, some 38 kilometers north of the capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,500 |
| Population Density | 15,741 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,399 ft (2,560 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.1520°, 39.0234° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | Oromiya |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sendafa
Sendafa is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 25,500. The city sits at an elevation of 8,399 feet (2,560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Climate in Sendafa
Sendafa has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Apr (19°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1212 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,399 ft (2,560 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1520°N, 39.0234°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bishoftu Volcanic Field | Fissure vent(s) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Boset-Bericha | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Kone | Caldera(s) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 1820 | 85 km |
| Gedamsa | Caldera | 1,873 m (6,145 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Fentale | Stratovolcano | 2,007 m (6,585 ft) | 1820 | 102 km |
| Bora-Bericcio | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Tullu Moje | Pyroclastic cone | 2,343 m (7,687 ft) | 1900 | 111 km |
| Butajiri-Silti Field | Fissure vent(s) | 2,281 m (7,484 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 156 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 10.3 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Sendafa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 57°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Sendafa
13 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 | |
| EthiOldies | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 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 |
Libraries in Sendafa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bole Subcity Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| ECSU Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| EIAR Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yeka Subcity Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sendafa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Market | |||||
| Elsa Kolo | |||||
| Elsa Kolo | |||||
| GT building area | |||||
| Gulit | |||||
| Gulit | |||||
| Indian Food Market | |||||
| Konark | |||||
| Konark | |||||
| Megartu traditional clay work | |||||
| Shola open air market | |||||
| Shola open air market |
Bus Stations in Sendafa
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sendafa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sendafa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | ADD | Large Airport |
| Harar Meda Airport | QHR | Medium Airport |
| Lideta Army Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sendafa
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Borg Internal Medicine Speciality | ||
| Choice Children & Adolescents special clinic | ||
| Corona Lab | ||
| Dr Abreham Eye Clinic | ||
| Dusay higher clinic | ||
| Ethiopian Airlines Medical Center | ||
| Kasanchis Health Center | ||
| Lancet | ||
| Marie Stopes Ethiopia | ||
| Mechare Medium Clinic | ||
| Pioneer Diagnostic Center | ||
| Semah MCH Speciality Clinic | ||
| Seyoum Special Eye Clinic | ||
| Seyoum Special Eye Clinic Plc ስየዩም ልዩ የዓይን ክሊኒክ | ||
| Seyoum Special Eye Clinic Plc. ስዩም ልዩ የዓይን ክሊኒክ | ||
| Sholla Ber Medium Clinic | ||
| Washington Medical center | ||
| wisdom dental clinic |
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What is the population of Sendafa?
Sendafa has a population of 25,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 15,741 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sendafa?
Sendafa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.