Most Dense in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Ethiopia

1 Mek'ele 53 34,290/mi²
2 Dessie 46 32,285/mi²
3 Addis Ababa 44 28,034/mi²
4 Kele 51 27,177/mi²
5 Debre Birhan 46 25,863/mi²
6 Nazrēt 51 20,050/mi²
7 Yirga Ch’efē 56 17,786/mi²
8 Sebeta 51 17,249/mi²
9 Awasa SI 15,541/mi²
10 Āsbe Teferī 51 14,768/mi²
11 Āreka 56 14,721/mi²
12 Badessa 56 14,289/mi²
13 Aksum 53 14,170/mi²
14 Bale Robe 51 12,977/mi²
15 Bodītī 56 12,292/mi²
16 Hāgere Hiywet 51 12,226/mi²
17 Mer’āwī 46 12,161/mi²
18 Mīzan Teferī SW 11,720/mi²
19 Shanto 56 11,293/mi²
20 Dīla 56 10,735/mi²
21 Ādīgrat 53 10,538/mi²
22 Ziway 51 10,470/mi²
23 Āsela 51 10,254/mi²
24 Dimtu 56 10,118/mi²
25 Gīmbīcho 55 9,723/mi²
26 Jimma 51 9,118/mi²
27 Āgaro 51 8,056/mi²
28 Sendafa 51 7,591/mi²
29 Waliso 51 7,591/mi²
30 Shambu 51 7,573/mi²
31 Welk’īt’ē 55 7,253/mi²
32 K’olīto 55 7,070/mi²
33 Nek’emtē 51 6,604/mi²
34 Shinshicho 55 6,157/mi²
35 Bedelē 51 5,932/mi²
36 Bako 56 5,892/mi²
37 Arba Minch 56 5,878/mi²
38 Bek’ojī 51 5,610/mi²
39 Komtikas SW 5,558/mi²
40 Ch’ench’a 56 5,439/mi²
41 Butajīra 55 5,362/mi²
42 Fichē 51 5,349/mi²
43 Ghinnir 51 5,001/mi²
44 Shonē 55 4,958/mi²
45 Īteya 51 4,741/mi²
46 Tebela 56 4,733/mi²
47 Tēpī SW 4,694/mi²
48 Duramē 55 4,670/mi²
49 Tarch’a Sodo SW 4,633/mi²
50 Metu 51 4,583/mi²
51 Dembī Dolo 51 4,531/mi²
52 Hosa’ina 55 4,475/mi²
53 Wacha SW 4,251/mi²
54 Huruta 51 4,192/mi²
55 Goba 51 4,116/mi²
56 Gimbi 51 3,987/mi²
57 Bonga SW 3,943/mi²
58 Sagurē 51 3,796/mi²
59 Genet 51 3,715/mi²
60 Gobēsa 51 3,537/mi²
61 Felege Neway 56 3,520/mi²
62 Bombe 56 3,420/mi²
63 Gununo 56 3,402/mi²
64 Hadero 55 3,150/mi²
65 Ara Ali 51 2,956/mi²
66 Bahir Dar 46 2,952/mi²
67 Mena 51 2,841/mi²
68 Gasuba 56 2,242/mi²
69 Wenago 56 2,139/mi²
70 Asaita 45 2,033/mi²
71 Dubti 45 1,863/mi²
72 Jijiga 52 1,850/mi²
73 Bishoftu 51 1,849/mi²
74 Ārabī 52 1,730/mi²
75 Sodo 56 1,621/mi²
76 Kebri Dahar 52 1,524/mi²
77 Gode 52 1,435/mi²
78 Warder 52 1,425/mi²
79 Gonder 46 1,042/mi²
80 Harar 50 500/mi²
81 Dire Dawa 48 473/mi²
82 Debre Mark’os 46 449/mi²
83 Weldiya 46 334/mi²
84 Chinahsen 52 295/mi²
85 Burayu 51 275/mi²
86 Kombolcha 46 273/mi²
87 Gambēla 49 210/mi²
88 Kachīsī 51 207/mi²
89 Worabe 55 195/mi²
90 Lasoano 52 120/mi²
91 Qorof 52 117/mi²
92 Babīlē 51 117/mi²
93 Yamarugley 52 114/mi²
94 Āykel 46 109/mi²
95 Guder 51 108/mi²
96 Neefkuceliye 52 108/mi²
97 Fadhigaradle 52 107/mi²
98 Bale Hawassa 56 100/mi²
99 ‘Alemaya 51 98/mi²
100 Dabat 46 91/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Ethiopia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mek'ele leads with 34,290 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Mek'ele has 34,290 people per square mile - that's roughly 54 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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