Mehoni Population 2026

Mehoni has a population of 29,200, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 132× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Mehoni (capital Addis Ababa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,200

Rank in Ethiopia

#145

Coordinates

12.80°N, 39.64°E

~1,787 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

431 km

268 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Āfar

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Samara	50,000	#74
Asaita	39,400	#100
Āwash	36,500	#112
Dubti	36,100	#117
Logīya	34,500	#123
Arerti	23,000	#201
Sifra	22,400	#207
Mīlē	21,700	#215

Cities near Mehoni

Maych’ew49,600 people · ~11 km away
Alamata70,400 people · ~44 km away
Dolo41,400 people · ~78 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~80 km away
Weldiya104,000 people · ~108 km away
Wik’ro64,000 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mehoni?

Mehoni has a population of 29,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Mehoni in?

Mehoni is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Mehoni the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 431 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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