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Shanto, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Shanto is a small city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 15,020. Elevation: 6,155 ft (1,876 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,020 Population 11,293/sq mi density
6,155 ft Elevation 1,876 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Shanto

Shanto is a form of Guyanese music, related to both calypso and mento. It became a major part of early popular music through its use in Guyanese vaudeville shows; songs are topical and light-hearted, often accompanied by a guitar.

People

Population15,020
Density11,293/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Population15,020
Population Density11,293 / sq mi
Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Coordinates7.0236°, 37.8608°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,329 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shanto

Shanto is a small city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 15,020. The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet (1,876 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Shanto

Shanto has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.4°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1838 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 9.3° / 29.3° 46.3
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 10.7° / 31.8° 57.3
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13.1° / 33.2° 110.9
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 13.8° / 31.6° 294.0
May 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 28.6° 205.4
Jun 19°C / 66°F 13.9° / 26.3° 130.4
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 13.3° / 24.6° 132.2
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.8° 183.4
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 13.1° / 25.3° 226.0
Oct 19°C / 66°F 11.5° / 25.8° 269.7
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 26° 132.7
Dec 18.6°C / 66°F 8.6° / 27.2° 49.4
Shanto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Ethiopia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density11,293/sq mi
Coordinates7.0236°N, 37.8608°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.3 on Jan 27, 2017.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 115 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 66 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 83 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 118 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 84 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 65 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 69 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 69 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 61 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 94 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 126 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 131 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 187 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 7.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest

Shanto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.8").

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Libraries in Shanto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Areka Public Library0.0
Wima library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shanto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achura Market
Areka Market
Beret tera
Livestock market
Market
Market
Market

Stadiums & Teams in Shanto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shanto

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawassa International AirportAWALarge Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa

🇪🇹 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 Shanto

What is the population of Shanto?

Shanto has a population of 15,020 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 11,293 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shanto?

Shanto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.

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