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Largest Cities in Oromiya

Top 79 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Oromiya Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities — Oromiya

1 Nazrēt 456,900
2 Jimma 250,900
3 Shashamane 208,400
4 Bishoftu 207,400
5 Nek’emtē 156,000
6 Āsela 139,500
7 Sebeta 102,300
8 Burayu 101,400
9 Hāgere Hiywet 99,900
10 Arsi Negele 98,100
11 Ziway 90,500
12 Waliso 78,600
13 Mek’ī 75,200
14 Negēlē 73,100
15 Goba 66,500
16 Gimbi 64,300
17 ‘Alemaya 63,700
18 Mojo 61,300
19 Dembī Dolo 61,100
20 Metu 59,700
21 Hagere Maryam 57,700
22 Fichē 57,100
23 Āgaro 52,800
24 Genet 48,300
25 Kibre Mengist 47,600
26 Shakiso 47,500
27 Dodola 43,200
28 Āsasa 42,900
29 Gebre Guracha 41,200
30 Bedelē 40,500
31 Nejo 39,400
32 Bedēsa 37,700
33 Gīnch’ī 37,600
34 Bek’ojī 36,800
35 Babīlē 36,700
36 Yabēlo 36,300
37 Ghinnir 35,500
38 Gelemso 34,200
39 Welench’ītī 31,500
40 Bale Robe 31,400
41 Shambu 31,100
42 Īteya 31,100
43 Dayē 31,000
44 Āsbe Teferī 30,772
45 Dēra 30,700
46 Guder 30,600
47 Tulu Bolo 30,000
48 Wonji 29,200
49 Mendī 29,100
50 Gutin 28,300
51 Kofelē 27,900
52 Mī’ēso 27,700
53 Huruta 27,500
54 Deder 26,900
55 Felana 26,200
56 Sendafa 25,500
57 Funyan Bīra 25,000
58 Sagurē 24,900
59 Hīrna 24,200
60 ‘Alem T’ēna 23,700
61 Metahāra 23,403
62 Gēdo 23,300
63 Gobēsa 23,200
64 Kele 23,100
65 Ara Ali 23,000
66 Sheno 22,900
67 Kachīsī 22,900
68 Mena 22,100
69 Āyana 21,800
70 Sīrē 21,300
71 Kuyera 21,100
72 Chelenko 20,900
73 Ādīs ‘Alem 20,900
74 Suntu 20,700
75 Kercha 20,500
76 Wenjī 17,120
77 Gorē 12,708
78 Ījajī 12,533
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 456,900, followed by Jimma 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 28,300 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,279,600.

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