Āreka Population 2026
Āreka has a population of 84,500, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in South Ethiopia Regional State. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,500
Rank in Ethiopia
#39
Coordinates
7.07°N, 37.70°E
~1,737 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
246 km
153 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Ethiopia Regional State
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Sodo | 204,100 | #14 |
| Arba Minch | 201,000 | #15 |
| Dīla | 158,800 | #17 |
| Gununo | 84,510 | #38 |
| Bodītī | 64,900 | #53 |
| Felege Neway | 61,000 | #60 |
| Jinka | 54,400 | #70 |
| Yirga Ch’efē | 40,600 | #96 |
Cities near Āreka
- Hadero48,000 people · ~15 km away
- Gununo84,510 people · ~17 km away
- Shinshicho38,400 people · ~18 km away
- Bodītī64,900 people · ~21 km away
- Sodo204,100 people · ~24 km away
- Bale Hawassa31,765 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Āreka?
Āreka has a population of 84,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Āreka in?
Āreka is located in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.
Is Āreka the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 246 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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