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Wenago, Ethiopia

South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Wenago is a small city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 22,800. Elevation: 5,650 ft (1,722 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,800 Population 417/sq mi density
5,650 ft Elevation 1,722 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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People

Population22,800
Density417/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Population22,800
Population Density417 / sq mi
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Coordinates6.3167°, 38.2667°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSouth Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wenago

Wenago is a small city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 22,800. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet (1,722 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Wenago

Wenago has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 2160 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 11.5° / 30.6° 64.4
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 12.8° / 33.1° 63.2
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 34° 105.0
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 15.6° / 32.6° 386.2
May 21°C / 70°F 15.3° / 28.8° 287.6
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.4° 185.2
Jul 19°C / 66°F 14° / 24.9° 146.5
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 13.6° / 25.8° 171.2
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.9° / 27° 224.6
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 14.1° / 26.9° 291.7
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 12.5° / 27.1° 162.5
Dec 20.3°C / 68°F 10.8° / 28.2° 71.6
Wenago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Area54.7 sq mi (141.6 km²)
Population Density417/sq mi
Coordinates6.3167°N, 38.2667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 24, 2016.

Sep 18, 1993 13 km NE of Konso, Ethiopia M5.2 133 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 96 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 47 km
Jan 26, 1994 10 km NW of Konso, Ethiopia M4.9 146 km
Jan 5, 1999 4 km WSW of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 90 km
Jul 7, 2005 32 km NNE of Arba Minch, Ethiopia M4.7 63 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 98 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 133 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 171 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 8.9 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 8.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 8.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest

Wenago has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 62°F in December to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Wenago

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Wenago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dilla public library0.0

Gas Stations in Wenago

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #7222158240
OiLibya

Airports Near Wenago

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arba Minch AirportAMHMedium Airport
Shakiso AirportSKRSmall Airport
Soddu AirportSXUSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Wenago

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
The Gedeo Cultural LandscapeCultural2023

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wenago

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
benko michael
Guangua Town Evangelical Church of Mekane Yesus
Shara Medhanialem Orthodox church

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Wenago

The Gedeo Cultural Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2023
The property lies along the eastern edge of the Main Ethiopian Rift, on the steep escarpments of the Ethiopian highlands. An area of agroforestry, it utilizes multilayer cultivation with large trees sheltering indigenous enset, the main food crop, under which ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wenago

What is the population of Wenago?

Wenago has a population of 22,800 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 54.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wenago?

Wenago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

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