Smallest Cities in Ethiopia

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Ethiopia 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
Geography & Infrastructure
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Smallest Cities - Ethiopia

1 Hāgere Selam SI 5,169
2 Gasuba 56 5,426
3 Gununo 56 6,124
4 Tebela 56 6,247
5 Mēga 51 6,884
6 Kara K’orē 46 7,487
7 Gīmbīcho 55 8,556
8 Gorē 51 9,048
9 Tarch’a Sodo SW 9,080
10 Debre Sīna 46 9,409
11 Ciro 55 9,480
12 Worabe 55 9,480
13 Indabaguna 53 10,111
14 Ch’ench’a 56 10,225
15 Intich’o 53 10,298
16 Wacha SW 10,499
17 Debre Werk’ 46 10,579
18 Gawanē 45 11,279
19 Dejen 46 11,739
20 Bombe 56 11,969
21 Sendafa 51 12,298
22 Ījajī 51 12,533
23 Ādīs ‘Alem 51 13,423
24 Shinshicho 55 14,285
25 Gīdolē 56 14,799
26 Shambu 51 14,995
27 Duuban 52 15,000
28 Shanto 56 15,020
29 Yirga Ch’efē 56 15,118
30 Shonē 55 15,616
31 Ābīy Ādī 53 16,115
32 Hīrna 51 16,726
33 Ghinnir 51 17,102
34 Wenjī 51 17,120
35 Hadero 55 17,831
36 Kahandhale 52 18,000
37 Gīnch’ī 51 18,134
38 Bedelē 51 19,517
39 Gebre Guracha 51 19,872
40 Bichena 46 19,916
41 Golwayn 52 20,000
42 Ādīs K’idamē 46 20,100
43 Āsosa 47 20,226
44 Bako 56 20,267
45 Tīlīlī 46 20,400
46 Kercha 51 20,500
47 Batī 46 20,536
48 Were Īlu 46 20,600
49 Robīt 46 20,679
50 Suntu 51 20,700
51 Debark’ 46 20,839
52 Bonga SW 20,858
53 Lumamē 46 20,900
54 Chelenko 51 20,900
55 Welench’ītī 51 20,984
56 Ādēt 46 21,117
57 Sīrē 51 21,300
58 Dibate 47 21,300
59 Āyana 51 21,800
60 Adebaye 53 21,800
61 Damboya 55 21,800
62 Hartīshēk 52 22,000
63 Digih Habar Es 52 22,000
64 Wendo SI 22,093
65 Mena 51 22,100
66 Sifra 45 22,400
67 Felege Neway 56 22,704
68 Sheno 51 22,900
69 El Bahay 52 23,000
70 Arerti 45 23,000
71 Ara Ali 51 23,000
72 Kele 51 23,100
73 Gobēsa 51 23,200
74 Wegeda 46 23,200
75 Gēdo 51 23,300
76 Metahāra 51 23,403
77 ‘Alem Ketema 46 23,500
78 ‘Alem T’ēna 51 23,700
79 Shendi 23,900
80 Waal 52 24,000
81 Gedeb 52 24,000
82 Mambuk 47 24,100
83 Duramē 55 24,472
84 Harbu 46 24,500
85 Ābderafī 46 24,500
86 Bedēsa 56 24,600
87 Gimja Bēt Maryam 46 24,800
88 Ginja Bet 46 24,800
89 Tēpī SW 24,829
90 Ādīs Zemen 46 24,849
91 Sagurē 51 24,900
92 Mehal Mēda 46 24,900
93 Funyan Bīra 51 25,000
94 Burē 46 25,084
95 Raqo 52 25,090
96 Dimtu 56 25,294
97 Abala 53 25,300
98 Idaga Hamus 53 25,400
99 Chinahsen 52 25,400
100 Āgaro 51 25,458

The smallest cities in Ethiopia (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hāgere Selam has a population of just 5,169. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,169 residents, Hāgere Selam is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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