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Yirga Ch’efē, Ethiopia
South Ethiopia Regional State · Ethiopia
Yirga Ch’efē is a mid-size city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with a population of 40,600. Elevation: 6,007 ft (1,831 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Yirga Ch’efē
Irgachefe is a town in central southern Ethiopia in Yirgachefe District. Located in the Gedeo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region, this town has an elevation between 1,880 and 1,919 metres above sea level. It is the administrative center of Yirgachefe woreda, an important coffee growing area.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,600 |
| Population Density | 47,765 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,007 ft (1,831 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.1667°, 38.2000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Country | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
| State / Province | South Ethiopia Regional State |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.9 inches (1,521 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Yirga Ch’efē
Yirga Ch’efē is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (South Ethiopia Regional State) with a population of 40,600. The city sits at an elevation of 6,007 feet (1,831 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 Yirga Ch’efē
Yirga Ch’efē has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Mar (22°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Ethiopia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,007 ft (1,831 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 47,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1667°N, 38.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Corbetti Caldera (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Corbetti Caldera | Caldera | 2,320 m (7,612 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| O'a Caldera | Caldera | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Alutu | Stratovolcano | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) | -50 | 189 km |
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 |
Yirga Ch’efē 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").
Libraries in Yirga Ch’efē
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilla public library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Yirga Ch’efē
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yirga Ch’efē
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yirga Ch’efē
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Yirga Ch’efē
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yirga Ch’efē
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arba Minch Airport | AMH | Medium Airport |
| Soddu Airport | SXU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yirga Ch’efē
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| chiriku medanialem Orthodox church | |
| haru baleweld Orthodox church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Yirga Ch’efē?
Yirga Ch’efē has a population of 40,600 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 47,765 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yirga Ch’efē?
Yirga Ch’efē 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.