Jijiga Population 2026
Jijiga has a population of 483,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Somali. Roughly 0.3% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 8.0× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
483,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#2
Coordinates
9.35°N, 42.80°E
~1,646 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
446 km
277 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Somali
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Warder | 450,400 | #6 |
| Ārabī | 148,933 | #20 |
| Gode | 67,900 | #49 |
| Degeh Bur | 47,200 | #83 |
| Kebri Dahar | 45,900 | #86 |
| Lasoano | 38,000 | #104 |
| Qorof | 37,080 | #108 |
| Yamarugley | 36,000 | #118 |
Cities near Jijiga
FAQ
What is the population of Jijiga?
Jijiga has a population of 483,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Jijiga in?
Jijiga is located in Somali, Ethiopia.
Is Jijiga the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 446 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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