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Oldest Cities in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Ethiopia

1 Mīlē 45 19.5
2 Hagere Maryam 51 19.5
3 Hāgere Selam SI 19.5
4 Harar 50 19.5
5 Harbu 46 19.5
6 Hartīshēk 52 19.5
7 Hāyk’ 46 19.5
8 Hīrna 51 19.5
9 Hosa’ina 55 19.5
10 Huruta 51 19.5
11 Ibnat 46 19.5
12 Idaga Hamus 53 19.5
13 Ījajī 51 19.5
14 Inda Silasē 53 19.5
15 Indabaguna 53 19.5
16 Injibara 46 19.5
17 Insēno 55 19.5
18 Intich’o 53 19.5
19 Īteya 51 19.5
20 Jijiga 52 19.5
21 Jimma 51 19.5
22 Jinka 56 19.5
23 K’ola Diba 46 19.5
24 K’olīto 55 19.5
25 Kachīsī 51 19.5
26 Kahandhale 52 19.5
27 Kara K’orē 46 19.5
28 Kebri Dahar 52 19.5
29 Kele 51 19.5
30 Kemisē 46 19.5
31 Kercha 51 19.5
32 Kibre Mengist 51 19.5
33 Kobo 46 19.5
34 Kofelē 51 19.5
35 Kombolcha 46 19.5
36 Komtikas SW 19.5
37 Korem 53 19.5
38 Kuyera 51 19.5
39 Lalibela 46 19.5
40 Lasoano 52 19.5
41 Leku SI 19.5
42 Logīya 45 19.5
43 Lumamē 46 19.5
44 Maksenyit 46 19.5
45 Mambuk 47 19.5
46 May Cadera 53 19.5
47 Maych’ew 53 19.5
48 Mēga 51 19.5
49 Mehal Mēda 46 19.5
50 Mehoni 45 19.5
51 Mek'ele 53 19.5
52 Mek’ī 51 19.5
53 Mena 51 19.5
54 Mendī 51 19.5
55 Mer’āwī 46 19.5
56 Mersa 46 19.5
57 Mertule Maryam 46 19.5
58 Metahāra 51 19.5
59 Metemma 46 19.5
60 Metu 51 19.5
61 Mī’ēso 51 19.5
62 Sodo 56 19.5
63 Ziway 51 19.5
64 Yirga Ch’efē 56 19.5
65 Yirga ‘Alem SI 19.5
66 Yamarugley 52 19.5
67 Yabēlo 51 19.5
68 Worabe 55 19.5
69 Wonji 51 19.5
70 Wik’ro 53 19.5
71 Werota 46 19.5
72 Were Īlu 46 19.5
73 Wenjī 51 19.5
74 Wendo SI 19.5
75 Wenago 56 19.5
76 Welk’īt’ē 55 19.5
77 Welench’ītī 51 19.5
78 Weldiya 46 19.5
79 Wegeda 46 19.5
80 Warder 52 19.5
81 Waliso 51 19.5
82 Waka SW 19.5
83 Wacha SW 19.5
84 Waal 52 19.5
85 Tulu Bolo 51 19.5
86 Tīlīlī 46 19.5
87 Tikil Dingay 46 19.5
88 Tēpī SW 19.5
89 Tebela 56 19.5
90 Tarch’a Sodo SW 19.5
91 T’īs Isat 46 19.5
92 Suntu 51 19.5
93 Raqo 52 19.5
94 Nejo 51 19.5
95 Nek’emtē 51 19.5
96 Qorof 52 19.5
97 Robit 46 19.5
98 Sagurē 51 19.5
99 Negēlē 51 19.5
100 Robīt 46 19.5

Cities with the oldest median ages in Ethiopia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Mīlē has a median age of 19.5 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Mīlē's residents are over 19.5 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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