Arsi Negele Population 2026
Arsi Negele has a population of 98,100, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Oromiya. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,100
Rank in Ethiopia
#32
Coordinates
7.35°N, 38.67°E
~1,916 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
186 km
116 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oromiya
Cities near Arsi Negele
- Shashamane208,400 people · ~19 km away
- Awasa422,200 people · ~39 km away
- Leku31,700 people · ~59 km away
- K’olīto72,200 people · ~65 km away
- Ciro69,800 people · ~72 km away
- Yirga ‘Alem81,600 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arsi Negele?
Arsi Negele has a population of 98,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Arsi Negele in?
Arsi Negele is located in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
Is Arsi Negele the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 186 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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