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Ziway, Ethiopia

Oromiya · Ethiopia

Ziway is a mid-size city in Oromiya, Ethiopia with a population of 90,500. Elevation: 5,410 ft (1,649 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

90,500 Population 21,703/sq mi density
5,410 ft Elevation 1,649 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Ziway

Batu, formally known by its exonym Zway or Ziway, is a town and woreda on the road connecting Addis Ababa to Nairobi in the East Shewa Zone of Ethiopia. Zeway has a latitude and longitude of 7°56′N 38°43′E with an elevation of 1,643 meters above sea level.

People

Population90,500
Density21,703/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Population90,500
Population Density21,703 / sq mi
Elevation5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Coordinates7.9333°, 38.7167°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceOromiya
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ziway

Ziway is a mid-size city in Ethiopia (Oromiya) with a population of 90,500. The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet (1,649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Climate in Ziway

Ziway has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Mar (22.3°C), the coldest is Nov (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1201 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 9.4° / 29.4° 15.1
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 11.4° / 31.3° 21.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 13.1° / 32.3° 53.3
Apr 21.7°C / 71°F 14.2° / 31.3° 143.5
May 21.2°C / 70°F 14.4° / 29.7° 101.8
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 29.1° 144.1
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 13.7° / 25.6° 202.7
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.4° / 24.9° 215.5
Sep 19.1°C / 66°F 13.7° / 25.1° 153.9
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 10.2° / 25.9° 87.0
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 9.3° / 26.6° 48.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 8.3° / 27.9° 14.6
Ziway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Ethiopia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density21,703/sq mi
Coordinates7.9333°N, 38.7167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.67"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jan 27, 2017 29 km S of Ziway, Ethiopia M5.3 30 km
Feb 13, 1993 13 km SSE of Wenj?, Ethiopia M5.3 79 km
Jan 20, 1995 11 km NNW of Hawassa, Ethiopia M5.0 91 km
Mar 19, 2011 13 km ENE of Wendo, Ethiopia M5.0 143 km
Jan 1, 2025 52 km E of Sīrē, Ethiopia M4.6 145 km
Jul 4, 2006 32 km E of Ziway, Ethiopia M4.5 32 km
Jan 7, 2025 39 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 131 km
Jan 5, 2025 23 km SW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.5 146 km
Jul 26, 1991 20 km W of Hosa’ina, Ethiopia M4.4 123 km
Oct 17, 2011 Ethiopia M4.4 99 km
Jan 24, 2016 2 km N of Hawassa, Ethiopia M4.4 98 km
Jan 1, 2025 32 km WSW of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.3 142 km
Mar 31, 2015 Ethiopia M4.2 66 km
Jan 23, 2025 33 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.2 143 km
Jan 18, 2025 42 km W of Metahāra, Ethiopia M4.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Alutu (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m (7,661 ft) -50 20 km
Butajiri-Silti Field Fissure vent(s) 2,281 m (7,484 ft) Unknown 42 km
Bora-Bericcio Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 49 km
Tullu Moje Pyroclastic cone 2,343 m (7,687 ft) 1900 53 km
O'a Caldera Caldera 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 54 km
Gedamsa Caldera 1,873 m (6,145 ft) Unknown 70 km
Corbetti Caldera Caldera 2,320 m (7,612 ft) Unknown 90 km
Bishoftu Volcanic Field Fissure vent(s) 1,850 m (6,070 ft) Unknown 99 km
Boset-Bericha Stratovolcano(es) 2,447 m (8,028 ft) Unknown 109 km
Kone Caldera(s) 1,380 m (4,528 ft) 1820 144 km
Fentale Stratovolcano 2,007 m (6,585 ft) 1820 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Ziway has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 64°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ziway

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Addis Ababa University College of Health Science Ziway Campus - - - -
Mana Barumsa Biiftuu Baatuu - - - -
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Hotels in Ziway

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Befikadu Hotel
Bekele Molla Hotel
Bekele Molla Hotel - Batu
Bethlehem
Green Valley Resort
Haile Resort
Haile Resort
Jemaneh Hotel (Behailu Tilahun
Jinka Hotel
Ziway Tourist Hotel

Restaurants in Ziway

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asa Tibs Bet
Castel Winery Restaurant
Fekenga
Sosena Pension

Cafes in Ziway

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Right Cafe

Castles in Ziway

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

alage junction

Clinics in Ziway

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinic
ET #6846933785

Bus Stations in Ziway

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulbula Bus station
Bus Station

Gas Stations in Ziway

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ET #11414117269
Mobil Fuel (Ziway). Petrol Only
NOC
NOC Ethiopia
Shell Fuel (Ziway). Petrol & Diesel
Total
Total
YBP

Banks in Ziway

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cbe
CBE
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Dashen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ziway

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Debere Sina
St.Teklehaimanot

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
1,649 m (5,410 ft)
Area
10.8 km² (4.2 mi²)

Around Ziway

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 4
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Banks 4
Hotels 9
Parks 2

🇪🇹 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 Ziway

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Alutu Stratovolcano 2,335 m 50 BC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ziway

What is the population of Ziway?

Ziway has a population of 90,500 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 21,703 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ziway?

Ziway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

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