Hosa’ina Population 2026

Hosa’ina has a population of 188,200, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Central Ethiopia Regional State. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Hosa’ina (capital Addis Ababa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

188,200

Rank in Ethiopia

#16

Coordinates

7.55°N, 37.85°E

~2,177 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

191 km

119 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Ethiopia Regional State

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Butajīra	89,800	#36
Welk’īt’ē	77,500	#42
K’olīto	72,200	#45
Ciro	69,800	#47
Duramē	65,900	#52
Hadero	48,000	#78
Shonē	41,900	#93
Shinshicho	38,400	#103

Cities near Hosa’ina

Duramē65,900 people · ~35 km away
K’olīto72,200 people · ~36 km away
Shinshicho38,400 people · ~39 km away
Hadero48,000 people · ~44 km away
Shonē41,900 people · ~48 km away
Ciro69,800 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hosa’ina?

Hosa’ina has a population of 188,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Hosa’ina in?

Hosa’ina is located in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Is Hosa’ina the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 191 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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