Largest Cities in Oromiya

Top 79 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Oromiya

1 Nazrēt 324,000
2 Kuyera 260,129
3 Shashamane 208,400
4 Jimma 177,900
5 Kachīsī 104,595
6 Burayu 101,400
7 Bishoftu 99,928
8 Arsi Negele 98,100
9 Nek’emtē 75,219
10 Mek’ī 75,200
11 Negēlē 73,100
12 Āsela 67,269
13 Mojo 61,300
14 Hagere Maryam 57,700
15 Sebeta 49,331
16 Hāgere Hiywet 48,171
17 Kibre Mengist 47,600
18 Shakiso 47,500
19 Bale Robe 44,382
20 Ziway 43,660
21 Dodola 43,200
22 Āsasa 42,900
23 Nejo 39,400
24 Waliso 37,878
25 Bedēsa 37,700
26 Bek’ojī 36,800
27 Babīlē 36,700
28 Yabēlo 36,300
29 Gelemso 34,200
30 Āsbe Teferī 33,670
31 Goba 32,025
32 Īteya 31,100
33 Dayē 31,000
34 Gimbi 30,981
35 ‘Alemaya 30,728
36 Dēra 30,700
37 Guder 30,600
38 Tulu Bolo 30,000
39 Dembī Dolo 29,448
40 Wonji 29,200
41 Mendī 29,100
42 Metu 28,782
43 Gutin 28,300
44 Kofelē 27,900
45 Mī’ēso 27,700
46 Huruta 27,500
47 Fichē 27,493
48 Deder 26,900
49 Felana 26,200
50 Genet 25,593
51 Āgaro 25,458
52 Funyan Bīra 25,000
53 Sagurē 24,900
54 ‘Alem T’ēna 23,700
55 Metahāra 23,403
56 Gēdo 23,300
57 Gobēsa 23,200
58 Kele 23,100
59 Ara Ali 23,000
60 Sheno 22,900
61 Mena 22,100
62 Āyana 21,800
63 Sīrē 21,300
64 Welench’ītī 20,984
65 Chelenko 20,900
66 Suntu 20,700
67 Kercha 20,500
68 Gebre Guracha 19,872
69 Bedelē 19,517
70 Gīnch’ī 18,134
71 Wenjī 17,120
72 Ghinnir 17,102
73 Hīrna 16,726
74 Shambu 14,995
75 Ādīs ‘Alem 13,423
76 Ījajī 12,533
77 Sendafa 12,298
78 Gorē 9,048
79 Mēga 6,884

The largest cities in Oromiya represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Nazrēt leads with a population of 324,000, followed by Kuyera and Shashamane. 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. 51 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. Nazrēt's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 51 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 25,593 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,075,024.

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