Mīzan Teferī Population 2026

Mīzan Teferī has a population of 62,000, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. It is about 62× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#57

Coordinates

7.00°N, 35.59°E

~1,419 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

414 km

257 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Tēpī	66,700	#50
Bonga	56,000	#69
Komtikas	29,400	#144
Wacha	28,300	#151
Waka	26,500	#164
Tarch’a Sodo	24,300	#187

Cities near Mīzan Teferī

Komtikas29,400 people · ~6 km away
Tēpī66,700 people · ~27 km away
Wacha28,300 people · ~30 km away
Bonga56,000 people · ~79 km away
Jimma250,900 people · ~157 km away
Felege Neway61,000 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mīzan Teferī?

Mīzan Teferī has a population of 62,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Mīzan Teferī in?

Mīzan Teferī is located in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia.

Is Mīzan Teferī the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 414 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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