Gambēla Population 2026

Gambēla has a population of 97,600, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Gambela. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

97,600

Rank in Ethiopia

#33

Coordinates

8.25°N, 34.58°E

~439 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

466 km

289 miles, straight line

Cities near Gambēla

Tēpī66,700 people · ~151 km away
Bambesi26,300 people · ~168 km away
Mīzan Teferī62,000 people · ~178 km away
Komtikas29,400 people · ~179 km away
Wacha28,300 people · ~183 km away
Āsosa69,700 people · ~202 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gambēla?

Gambēla has a population of 97,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Gambēla in?

Gambēla is located in Gambela, Ethiopia.

Is Gambēla the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 466 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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