Dubti Population 2026

Dubti has a population of 36,100, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 107× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,100

Rank in Ethiopia

#117

Coordinates

11.73°N, 41.08°E

~381 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

395 km

245 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Āfar

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Samara	50,000	#74
Asaita	39,400	#100
Āwash	36,500	#112
Logīya	34,500	#123
Mehoni	29,200	#145
Arerti	23,000	#201
Sifra	22,400	#207
Mīlē	21,700	#215

Cities near Dubti

Samara50,000 people · ~11 km away
Logīya34,500 people · ~11 km away
Asaita39,400 people · ~43 km away
Mīlē21,700 people · ~49 km away
Sifra22,400 people · ~117 km away
Weldiya104,000 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dubti?

Dubti has a population of 36,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Dubti in?

Dubti is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Dubti the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 395 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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