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Wonji, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Wonji is a small city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 29,200. Elevation: 5,115 ft (1,559 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,200 Population 4/sq mi density
5,115 ft Elevation 1,559 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Wonji

Wonji

Wenji Gefersa a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia, it has a latitude and longitude of 8°27′N 39°17′E with an elevation of 1588 meters above sea level.

People

Population29,200
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Population29,200
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Coordinates8.4541°, 39.2175°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wonji

Wonji is a small city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 29,200. The city sits at an elevation of 5,115 feet (1,559 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Wonji

Wonji has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.4°C), the coldest is Dec (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 9.9° / 29.9° 17.3
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 11.5° / 32° 16.9
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13.6° / 32.9° 51.8
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 14.5° / 31.9° 133.7
May 22°C / 72°F 15.2° / 31° 81.6
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 15.1° / 31.1° 91.2
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 14.9° / 28.9° 143.7
Aug 20°C / 68°F 14.5° / 27.5° 181.8
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.6° 106.5
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 12.1° / 28.1° 76.1
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 10.4° / 27.9° 52.9
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 9.4° / 28.4° 20.2
Wonji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,115 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Ethiopia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Area8,098.8 sq mi (20,975.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates8.4541°N, 39.2175°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.40"
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 93 km
Jan 4, 2025 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.7 150 km
Mar 16, 2025 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.4 140 km
Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 106 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 17 km
Jan 8, 2025 12 km WNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.3 113 km
Oct 6, 2024 28 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 137 km
Jan 3, 2025 19 km NW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 88 km
Jan 11, 2025 39 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.2 129 km
Jan 11, 2025 19 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.2 108 km
Jan 21, 2025 19 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 119 km
Jan 2, 2025 33 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.1 137 km
Jan 23, 2025 14 km N of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 100 km
Jan 1, 2025 13 km NW of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 120 km
Jan 14, 2025 19 km SE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M5.0 100 km
Jan 4, 2025 35 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia M5.0 138 km
Jan 7, 2025 6 km NE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 98 km
Jan 12, 2025 4 km SSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 88 km
Jan 8, 2025 25 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia M4.9 122 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gedamsa (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 11 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 31 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 32 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 34 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 45 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 65 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 90 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 97 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 106 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 130 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Wonji has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in December to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Wonji

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ethio Oldies 60s, 70s MP3 192 kbps

Restaurants in Wonji

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anbes Grocery store

Cafes in Wonji

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Care cafe
Nardi

Clinics in Wonji

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wanjji kuriftu health center

Bus Stations in Wonji

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wenji Bus Station
Wonji old bus station

Stadiums & Teams in Wonji

TeamLeagueDivision
Adama Abebe Bikila Stadium

Airports Near Wonji

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 Wonji

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo - Wonji Abo Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,589 m (5,214 ft)

🇪🇹 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

Volcanoes Near Wonji

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m -

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wonji

What is the population of Wonji?

Wonji has a population of 29,200 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 8,098.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wonji?

Wonji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

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