Dolo Population 2026

Dolo has a population of 41,400, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Tigray. It is about 93× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,400

Rank in Ethiopia

#94

Coordinates

13.50°N, 39.64°E

~2,379 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

507 km

315 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tigray

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Mek'ele	457,900	#4
Ādīgrat	121,800	#26
Inda Silasē	100,100	#30
Aksum	94,500	#34
Adwa	85,600	#37
Alamata	70,400	#46
Wik’ro	64,000	#55
Maych’ew	49,600	#75

Cities near Dolo

Mek'ele457,900 people · ~18 km away
Wik’ro64,000 people · ~33 km away
Mehoni29,200 people · ~78 km away
Maych’ew49,600 people · ~80 km away
Ādīgrat121,800 people · ~89 km away
Adwa85,600 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dolo?

Dolo has a population of 41,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Dolo in?

Dolo is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Is Dolo the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 507 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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