Asaita Population 2026

Asaita has a population of 39,400, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 98× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,400

Rank in Ethiopia

#100

Coordinates

11.57°N, 41.44°E

~371 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

408 km

253 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Āfar

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Samara	50,000	#74
Āwash	36,500	#112
Dubti	36,100	#117
Logīya	34,500	#123
Mehoni	29,200	#145
Arerti	23,000	#201
Sifra	22,400	#207
Mīlē	21,700	#215

Cities near Asaita

Dubti36,100 people · ~43 km away
Logīya34,500 people · ~53 km away
Samara50,000 people · ~53 km away
Mīlē21,700 people · ~75 km away
Sifra22,400 people · ~155 km away
Kombolcha132,100 people · ~193 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Asaita?

Asaita has a population of 39,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Asaita in?

Asaita is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Asaita the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 408 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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