Finote Selam Population 2026
Finote Selam has a population of 58,400, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. It is about 66× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,400
Rank in Ethiopia
#64
Coordinates
10.70°N, 37.27°E
~1,914 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
247 km
153 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 |
| Debre Tabor | 125,300 | #25 |
| Weldiya | 104,000 | #27 |
Cities near Finote Selam
FAQ
What is the population of Finote Selam?
Finote Selam has a population of 58,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Finote Selam in?
Finote Selam is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Finote Selam the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 247 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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