Āwash Population 2026
Āwash has a population of 36,500, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 106× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,500
Rank in Ethiopia
#112
Coordinates
8.99°N, 40.17°E
~912 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
156 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Āfar
Cities near Āwash
- Debre Birhan146,900 people · ~103 km away
- Nazrēt456,900 people · ~110 km away
- Bishoftu207,400 people · ~133 km away
- Addis Ababa3,860,000 people · ~156 km away
- Āsela139,500 people · ~162 km away
- Burayu101,400 people · ~165 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Āwash?
Āwash has a population of 36,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Āwash in?
Āwash is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.
Is Āwash the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 156 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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