Debre Mark’os Population 2026
Debre Mark’os has a population of 140,700, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,700
Rank in Ethiopia
#22
Coordinates
10.35°N, 37.73°E
~2,487 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amhara
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Gonder | 466,000 | #3 |
| Bahir Dar | 350,000 | #8 |
| Dessie | 270,400 | #10 |
| Debre Birhan | 146,900 | #21 |
| Kombolcha | 132,100 | #24 |
| Debre Tabor | 125,300 | #25 |
| Weldiya | 104,000 | #27 |
| Mot’a | 59,000 | #63 |
Cities near Debre Mark’os
- Finote Selam58,400 people · ~64 km away
- Mot’a59,000 people · ~83 km away
- Shendi23,900 people · ~92 km away
- Bahir Dar350,000 people · ~143 km away
- Chagni52,300 people · ~150 km away
- Hāgere Hiywet99,900 people · ~153 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Debre Mark’os?
Debre Mark’os has a population of 140,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Debre Mark’os in?
Debre Mark’os is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Debre Mark’os the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 185 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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