Maych’ew Population 2026

Maych’ew has a population of 49,600, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Tigray. It is about 78× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,600

Rank in Ethiopia

#75

Coordinates

12.79°N, 39.54°E

~2,400 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

427 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tigray

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Mek'ele	457,900	#4
Ādīgrat	121,800	#26
Inda Silasē	100,100	#30
Aksum	94,500	#34
Adwa	85,600	#37
Alamata	70,400	#46
Wik’ro	64,000	#55
Dolo	41,400	#94

Cities near Maych’ew

Mehoni29,200 people · ~11 km away
Alamata70,400 people · ~41 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~79 km away
Dolo41,400 people · ~80 km away
Weldiya104,000 people · ~107 km away
Wik’ro64,000 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maych’ew?

Maych’ew has a population of 49,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Maych’ew in?

Maych’ew is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Is Maych’ew the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 427 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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