K’olīto Population 2026
K’olīto has a population of 72,200, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Central Ethiopia Regional State. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,200
Rank in Ethiopia
#45
Coordinates
7.32°N, 38.08°E
~1,781 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
204 km
127 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of K’olīto?
K’olīto has a population of 72,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is K’olīto in?
K’olīto is located in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.
Is K’olīto the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 204 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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