Debre Tabor Population 2026
Debre Tabor has a population of 125,300, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,300
Rank in Ethiopia
#25
Coordinates
11.85°N, 38.02°E
~2,692 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
324 km
201 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 |
| Debre Mark’os | 140,700 | #22 |
| Kombolcha | 132,100 | #24 |
| Weldiya | 104,000 | #27 |
| Mot’a | 59,000 | #63 |
Cities near Debre Tabor
- Bahir Dar350,000 people · ~74 km away
- Mot’a59,000 people · ~87 km away
- Gonder466,000 people · ~103 km away
- Finote Selam58,400 people · ~152 km away
- Debre Mark’os140,700 people · ~170 km away
- Weldiya104,000 people · ~171 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Debre Tabor?
Debre Tabor has a population of 125,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Debre Tabor in?
Debre Tabor is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Debre Tabor the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 324 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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