Arerti Population 2026

Arerti has a population of 23,000, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 168× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#201

Coordinates

13.95°N, 40.67°E

~-111 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

586 km

364 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Āfar

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Samara	50,000	#74
Asaita	39,400	#100
Āwash	36,500	#112
Dubti	36,100	#117
Logīya	34,500	#123
Mehoni	29,200	#145
Sifra	22,400	#207
Mīlē	21,700	#215

Cities near Arerti

Wik’ro64,000 people · ~116 km away
Dolo41,400 people · ~122 km away
Ādīgrat121,800 people · ~135 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~138 km away
Mehoni29,200 people · ~169 km away
Maych’ew49,600 people · ~177 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arerti?

Arerti has a population of 23,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Arerti in?

Arerti is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Arerti the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 586 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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