Bahir Dar Population 2026
Bahir Dar has a population of 350,000, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. Roughly 0.3% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
350,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#8
Coordinates
11.59°N, 37.39°E
~1,799 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
322 km
200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amhara
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Gonder | 466,000 | #3 |
| Dessie | 270,400 | #10 |
| Debre Birhan | 146,900 | #21 |
| Debre Mark’os | 140,700 | #22 |
| Kombolcha | 132,100 | #24 |
| Debre Tabor | 125,300 | #25 |
| Weldiya | 104,000 | #27 |
| Mot’a | 59,000 | #63 |
Cities near Bahir Dar
- Debre Tabor125,300 people · ~74 km away
- Mot’a59,000 people · ~77 km away
- Finote Selam58,400 people · ~100 km away
- Gonder466,000 people · ~112 km away
- Shendi23,900 people · ~117 km away
- Chagni52,300 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bahir Dar?
Bahir Dar has a population of 350,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Bahir Dar in?
Bahir Dar is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Bahir Dar the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 322 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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