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Suntu, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Suntu is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 20,700. Elevation: 5,614 ft (1,711 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,700 Population 2/sq mi density
5,614 ft Elevation 1,711 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Suntu

Suntu is a village in, and the capital of, Qaleh Juq Rural District in Anguran District of Mahneshan County, Zanjan province, Iran.

People

Population20,700
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation5,614 ft (1,711 m)
Population20,700
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,614 ft (1,711 m)
Coordinates8.1000°, 36.9500°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,853 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suntu

Suntu is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 20,700. The city sits at an elevation of 5,614 feet (1,711 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Suntu

Suntu has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (21.7°C), the coldest is Nov (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2034 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 66°F 9.5° / 29.3° 20.7
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 11.3° / 31.1° 43.5
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 12.9° / 32.1° 73.3
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 13.4° / 31.2° 189.1
May 20.1°C / 68°F 13.5° / 28.2° 200.8
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 25.4° 336.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 23.5° 408.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 23.8° 314.4
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.1° 254.3
Oct 18.1°C / 65°F 10.6° / 24° 123.7
Nov 17.5°C / 64°F 8.7° / 24.1° 56.3
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 7.9° / 26° 12.5
Suntu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,614 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Ethiopia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,614 ft (1,711 m)
Area9,006.7 sq mi (23,327.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates8.1000°N, 36.9500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.29"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 31, 2015.

Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 98 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 113 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 154 km
Tepi Shield 2,728 m (8,950 ft) Unknown 184 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 188 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 10.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 14.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 13.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 8.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest

Suntu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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Gas Stations in Suntu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashebir Gosaye Total

Banks in Suntu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CBE

Airports Near Suntu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jimma AirportJIMMedium 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 Suntu

What is the population of Suntu?

Suntu has a population of 20,700 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 9,006.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suntu?

Suntu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.

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