Worabe, Ethiopia

Central Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia

Worabe is a small city in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 9,480. Elevation: 6,982 ft (2,128 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,480 Population 195/sq mi density
6,982 ft Elevation 2,128 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Worabe

Werabe is a town in south-central Ethiopia. Official sources locate this town in the Silte Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), although it is reported that at a referendum in 2000 the Silt'e people unanimously voted to form their own Zone, Silt'e, which includes Werabe. The town has a latitude and longitude of 8°1′N 38°20′E with an elevation of 2,113 meters (6,932 ft) above sea level.

People

Population9,480
Density195/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Population9,480
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Coordinates7.8526°, 38.1853°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceCentral Ethiopia Regional State
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,023 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Worabe

Worabe is a small city in Ethiopia (Central Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 9,480. The city sits at an elevation of 6,982 feet (2,128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Worabe

Worabe has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Mar (16.7°C), the coldest is Dec (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1731 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 3.8° / 23.9° 26.1
Feb 15.7°C / 60°F 5.6° / 25.9° 43.7
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 7.7° / 27° 81.5
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 9° / 26° 187.2
May 16.5°C / 62°F 9.1° / 25.2° 129.0
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 10.2° / 23.7° 235.0
Jul 14.4°C / 58°F 9.8° / 21° 319.9
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 9.5° / 20.9° 305.4
Sep 14.7°C / 59°F 9.4° / 21° 206.2
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.3° / 20.6° 107.3
Nov 13°C / 55°F 3.8° / 21.1° 65.7
Dec 12.8°C / 55°F 3.2° / 22.1° 23.9
Worabe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,982 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Ethiopia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates7.8526°N, 38.1853°E
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.52"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

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 57 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 135 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 82 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 138 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 91 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 65 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 42 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 91 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 9 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Butajiri-Silti Field (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 29 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 61 km
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 66 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 77 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 104 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 110 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 124 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 135 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 162 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 7.3 in
August 60°F (15°C) 7.5 in Coldest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest

Worabe has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in August to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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Hotels in Worabe

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Worabe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
2,113 m (6,933 ft)
Area
126.0 km² (48.6 mi²)

🇪🇹 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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What is the population of Worabe?

Worabe has a population of 9,480 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Worabe?

Worabe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches.

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