Alamata Population 2026

Alamata has a population of 70,400, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Tigray. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

70,400

Rank in Ethiopia

#46

Coordinates

12.42°N, 39.56°E

~1,554 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

387 km

240 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
Aksum	94,500	#34
Adwa	85,600	#37
Wik’ro	64,000	#55
Maych’ew	49,600	#75
Dolo	41,400	#94

Cities near Alamata

Maych’ew49,600 people · ~41 km away
Mehoni29,200 people · ~44 km away
Weldiya104,000 people · ~66 km away
Sifra22,400 people · ~103 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~121 km away
Dolo41,400 people · ~121 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alamata?

Alamata has a population of 70,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Alamata in?

Alamata is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Is Alamata the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 387 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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