Hadero Population 2026

Hadero has a population of 48,000, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Central Ethiopia Regional State. It is about 80× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#78

Coordinates

7.20°N, 37.67°E

~1,635 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

235 km

146 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
Duramē	65,900	#52
Shonē	41,900	#93
Shinshicho	38,400	#103

Cities near Hadero

Shinshicho38,400 people · ~12 km away
Āreka84,500 people · ~15 km away
Duramē65,900 people · ~24 km away
Gununo84,510 people · ~31 km away
Shonē41,900 people · ~32 km away
Bodītī64,900 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hadero?

Hadero has a population of 48,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Hadero in?

Hadero is located in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Is Hadero the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 235 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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