Kombolcha Population 2026
Kombolcha has a population of 132,100, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,100
Rank in Ethiopia
#24
Coordinates
11.08°N, 39.74°E
~1,883 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
253 km
157 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amhara
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Gonder | 466,000 | #3 |
| Bahir Dar | 350,000 | #8 |
| Dessie | 270,400 | #10 |
| Debre Birhan | 146,900 | #21 |
| Debre Mark’os | 140,700 | #22 |
| Debre Tabor | 125,300 | #25 |
| Weldiya | 104,000 | #27 |
| Mot’a | 59,000 | #63 |
Cities near Kombolcha
FAQ
What is the population of Kombolcha?
Kombolcha has a population of 132,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Kombolcha in?
Kombolcha is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Kombolcha the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 253 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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