Aksum Population 2026

Aksum has a population of 94,500, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Tigray. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aksum (capital Addis Ababa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

94,500

Rank in Ethiopia

#34

Coordinates

14.12°N, 38.72°E

~2,131 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

567 km

352 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tigray

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Mek'ele	457,900	#4
Ādīgrat	121,800	#26
Inda Silasē	100,100	#30
Adwa	85,600	#37
Alamata	70,400	#46
Wik’ro	64,000	#55
Maych’ew	49,600	#75
Dolo	41,400	#94

Cities near Aksum

Adwa85,600 people · ~20 km away
Inda Silasē100,100 people · ~48 km away
Ādīgrat121,800 people · ~81 km away
Sheraro36,100 people · ~91 km away
Wik’ro64,000 people · ~102 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aksum?

Aksum has a population of 94,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Aksum in?

Aksum is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Is Aksum the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 567 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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