Mīlē Population 2026

Mīlē has a population of 21,700, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 178× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,700

Rank in Ethiopia

#215

Coordinates

11.42°N, 40.76°E

~491 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

346 km

215 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
Mehoni	29,200	#145
Arerti	23,000	#201
Sifra	22,400	#207

Cities near Mīlē

Logīya34,500 people · ~41 km away
Dubti36,100 people · ~49 km away
Samara50,000 people · ~49 km away
Asaita39,400 people · ~75 km away
Sifra22,400 people · ~84 km away
Kombolcha132,100 people · ~117 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mīlē?

Mīlē has a population of 21,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Mīlē in?

Mīlē is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Mīlē the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 346 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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