Harar Population 2026

Harar has a population of 157,000, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Harari. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

157,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#18

Coordinates

9.31°N, 42.12°E

~1,917 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

371 km

230 miles, straight line

Cities near Harar

Dire Dawa343,000 people · ~42 km away
Jijiga483,000 people · ~75 km away
Ārabī148,933 people · ~83 km away
Degeh Bur47,200 people · ~199 km away
Āwash36,500 people · ~217 km away
Asaita39,400 people · ~261 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Harar?

Harar has a population of 157,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Harar in?

Harar is located in Harari, Ethiopia.

Is Harar the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 371 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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