Duramē Population 2026

Duramē has a population of 65,900, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Central Ethiopia Regional State. It is about 59× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

65,900

Rank in Ethiopia

#52

Coordinates

7.23°N, 37.88°E

~2,014 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

221 km

137 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Ethiopia Regional State

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Hosa’ina	188,200	#16
Butajīra	89,800	#36
Welk’īt’ē	77,500	#42
K’olīto	72,200	#45
Ciro	69,800	#47
Hadero	48,000	#78
Shonē	41,900	#93
Shinshicho	38,400	#103

Cities near Duramē

Shinshicho38,400 people · ~12 km away
Shonē41,900 people · ~13 km away
K’olīto72,200 people · ~24 km away
Hadero48,000 people · ~24 km away
Āreka84,500 people · ~27 km away
Bodītī64,900 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Duramē?

Duramē has a population of 65,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Duramē in?

Duramē is located in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Is Duramē the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 221 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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