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Sheno, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Sheno is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 22,900. Elevation: 9,350 ft (2,850 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,900 Population 3/sq mi density
9,350 ft Elevation 2,850 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Sheno

Sheno (Shanoo) is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Kaba Shewa Zone, Oromia, it has an elevation of 2,918 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Kembibit woreda. The main buildings in the city that can be shown is the new building built by a German philanthropist organization Menschen für Menschen. Older buildings that are serving as school and city administration were the remnants from the Italian camping site during the 5 years stay of the Italians.

People

Population22,900
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Population22,900
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Coordinates9.3294°, 39.2934°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sheno

Sheno is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 22,900. The city sits at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Sheno

Sheno has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jun (15.9°C), the coldest is Dec (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1150 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.1°C / 54°F 3° / 22.8° 23.5
Feb 13.6°C / 57°F 4.1° / 24.3° 51.8
Mar 14.7°C / 58°F 6.3° / 24.8° 94.8
Apr 15°C / 59°F 7.2° / 23.6° 162.2
May 15.5°C / 60°F 8.2° / 24.1° 64.2
Jun 15.9°C / 61°F 8.9° / 24.7° 88.8
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 9° / 22.5° 181.6
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 8.6° / 21.2° 225.2
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 8.1° / 20.7° 103.9
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 4.3° / 20.1° 70.1
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 2.8° / 20.6° 49.2
Dec 11.4°C / 53°F 1.9° / 21.9° 34.8
Sheno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,350 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Ethiopia avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Area8,906.3 sq mi (23,067.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates9.3294°N, 39.2934°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 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 80 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 92 km
Jan 3, 2025 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.5 116 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 86 km
Jan 2, 2025 52 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 109 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 111 km
Feb 23, 2025 58 km NW of Āsbe Teferī, Ethiopia M5.3 133 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 91 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 82 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 98 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 65 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 79 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 93 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 87 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 103 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 76 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 93 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 92 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 84 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bishoftu Volcanic Field (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 70 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 75 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 80 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 88 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 109 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 126 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 131 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 176 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 182 km
Adwa Stratovolcano 1,733 m (5,686 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 10.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Sheno has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 57°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Sheno

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tulefa HPS (Menschen fuer Menschen) - - - -
Preperatory School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sheno

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ahadu Radio - MP3
Ethio FM 107.8 public radio MP3
fm addis 97.1 - MP3
EthiOldies - MP3 192 kbps

Gas Stations in Sheno

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #1275583989
ET #5182057901

Banks in Sheno

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia -Sheno Branch
Cooperative Bank of Oromia

Airports Near Sheno

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Addis Ababa Bole International AirportADDLarge Airport
Harar Meda AirportQHRMedium Airport
Lideta Army Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sheno

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Golba Mikael
Kidane Mehret

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 Sheno

What is the population of Sheno?

Sheno has a population of 22,900 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 8,906.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sheno?

Sheno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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