Gonder Population 2026
Gonder has a population of 466,000, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. Roughly 0.3% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
466,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#3
Coordinates
12.60°N, 37.47°E
~2,201 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
421 km
261 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amhara
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mot’a | 59,000 | #63 |
Cities near Gonder
- Debre Tabor125,300 people · ~103 km away
- Bahir Dar350,000 people · ~112 km away
- Mot’a59,000 people · ~174 km away
- Inda Silasē100,100 people · ~189 km away
- Mambuk24,100 people · ~200 km away
- Sheraro36,100 people · ~207 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gonder?
Gonder has a population of 466,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Gonder in?
Gonder is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Gonder the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 421 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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