Himora Population 2026

Himora has a population of 46,100, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇪🇷 Eritrea, located in Gash-Barka. Roughly 1.3% of Eritrea's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Asmara, the country's biggest city.

Location of Himora (capital Asmara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

46,100

Rank in Eritrea

Coordinates

14.30°N, 36.61°E

~585 m elevation · Africa/Asmara

Distance to capital (Asmara)

275 km

171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gash-Barka

City	Population	Rank in Eritrea
Barentu	15,891	#7

Cities near Himora

Barentu15,891 people · ~138 km away
Mendefera17,781 people · ~246 km away
Keren74,800 people · ~257 km away
Asmara563,930 people · ~275 km away
Massawa23,100 people · ~341 km away
Assab21,300 people · ~678 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Himora?

Himora has a population of 46,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Eritrea.

What region is Himora in?

Himora is located in Gash-Barka, Eritrea.

Is Himora the capital of Eritrea?

No, the capital of Eritrea is Asmara, about 275 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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