Ārabī Population 2026
Ārabī has a population of 148,933, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Somali. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,933
Rank in Ethiopia
#20
Coordinates
9.96°N, 42.49°E
~1,058 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
424 km
263 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Somali
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Jijiga | 483,000 | #2 |
| Warder | 450,400 | #6 |
| Gode | 67,900 | #49 |
| Degeh Bur | 47,200 | #83 |
| Kebri Dahar | 45,900 | #86 |
| Lasoano | 38,000 | #104 |
| Qorof | 37,080 | #108 |
| Yamarugley | 36,000 | #118 |
Cities near Ārabī
FAQ
What is the population of Ārabī?
Ārabī has a population of 148,933 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Ārabī in?
Ārabī is located in Somali, Ethiopia.
Is Ārabī the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 424 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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