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Largest Cities in Amhara

Top 59 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Amhara

1 Gonder 466,000
2 Bahir Dar 350,000
3 Dessie 270,400
4 Debre Birhan 146,900
5 Debre Mark’os 140,700
6 Kombolcha 132,100
7 Debre Tabor 125,300
8 Weldiya 104,000
9 Mot’a 59,000
10 Finote Selam 58,400
11 Kobo 56,100
12 Dangila 56,000
13 Sek’ot’a 50,300
14 Werota 47,800
15 Injibara 47,500
16 Debark’ 46,800
17 Burē 46,000
18 Nefas Mewch’a 44,200
19 Kemisē 43,800
20 Ādēt 43,200
21 Mer’āwī 42,200
22 Robit 39,600
23 T’īs Isat 39,200
24 Lalibela 39,100
25 Batī 37,600
26 Bichena 36,500
27 Mersa 36,300
28 Ādīs Zemen 36,300
29 Āykel 34,000
30 Abomsa 30,400
31 Dembech’a 29,800
32 Hāyk’ 28,500
33 Dabat 28,300
34 Tikil Dingay 28,200
35 Mertule Maryam 27,600
36 K’ola Diba 27,300
37 Amba Giorgis 27,300
38 Ibnat 27,000
39 Gurbetē 26,500
40 Filakit 26,500
41 Āt’aye 26,300
42 Maksenyit 25,800
43 Metemma 25,600
44 Mehal Mēda 24,900
45 Gimja Bēt Maryam 24,800
46 Ginja Bet 24,800
47 Harbu 24,500
48 Ābderafī 24,500
49 ‘Alem Ketema 23,500
50 Wegeda 23,200
51 Lumamē 20,900
52 Robīt 20,679
53 Were Īlu 20,600
54 Tīlīlī 20,400
55 Ādīs K’idamē 20,100
56 Dejen 11,739
57 Debre Werk’ 10,579
58 Debre Sīna 9,409
59 Kara K’orē 7,487

The largest cities in Amhara represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Gonder leads with a population of 466,000, followed by Bahir Dar and Dessie. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 46 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Gonder's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 46 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 23,200 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,374,000.

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