Kahandhale Population 2026
Kahandhale has a population of 18,000, making it the #230 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Somali. It is about 214× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#230
Coordinates
5.75°N, 45.65°E
~346 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
843 km
524 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Somali
Cities near Kahandhale
- Fadhigaradle34,000 people · ~61 km away
- Lasoano38,000 people · ~63 km away
- El Bahay23,000 people · ~69 km away
- Raqo25,090 people · ~78 km away
- Neefkuceliye34,000 people · ~94 km away
- Qorof37,080 people · ~127 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kahandhale?
Kahandhale has a population of 18,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #230 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Kahandhale in?
Kahandhale is located in Somali, Ethiopia.
Is Kahandhale the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 843 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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