Bambesi Population 2026

Bambesi has a population of 26,300, making it the #167 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Bīnshangul Gumuz. It is about 147× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,300

Rank in Ethiopia

#167

Coordinates

9.75°N, 34.73°E

~1,466 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

448 km

278 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bīnshangul Gumuz

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Āsosa	69,700	#48
Mambuk	24,100	#189
Dibate	21,300	#218

Cities near Bambesi

Āsosa69,700 people · ~41 km away
Gambēla97,600 people · ~168 km away
Dibate21,300 people · ~191 km away
Nek’emtē156,000 people · ~213 km away
Mambuk24,100 people · ~235 km away
Chagni52,300 people · ~236 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bambesi?

Bambesi has a population of 26,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #167 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Bambesi in?

Bambesi is located in Bīnshangul Gumuz, Ethiopia.

Is Bambesi the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 448 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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