Major Cities in Ethiopia map & data
There are 13 major cities mapped in Ethiopia, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Oromia (5), Amhara (3) and SNNPR (2) - Oromia alone holds 38% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Addis Ababa, Debre Markos and Harar.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oromia | 5 | 38% |
| Amhara | 3 | 23% |
| SNNPR | 2 | 15% |
| Addis Ababa | 1 | 7.7% |
| Hareri | 1 | 7.7% |
| Tigray | 1 | 7.7% |
Notable major cities in Ethiopia
- Addis AbabaAddis Ababa · pop. 3881000
- Debre MarkosAmhara
- HararHareri
- AselaOromia
- Arba MinchSNNPR
- Mek'eleTigray
- DeseAmhara
- GobaOromia
- AwasaSNNPR
- GonderAmhara
- GoreOromia
- JimaOromia
- Nek'emteOromia
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Ethiopia?
This layer holds 13 major cities in Ethiopia, the most of them in Oromia. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Ethiopia?
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Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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