Mot’a Population 2026
Mot’a has a population of 59,000, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. It is about 65× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#63
Coordinates
11.08°N, 37.87°E
~2,412 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
248 km
154 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 |
| Kombolcha | 132,100 | #24 |
| Debre Tabor | 125,300 | #25 |
| Weldiya | 104,000 | #27 |
Cities near Mot’a
- Bahir Dar350,000 people · ~77 km away
- Finote Selam58,400 people · ~78 km away
- Debre Mark’os140,700 people · ~83 km away
- Debre Tabor125,300 people · ~87 km away
- Shendi23,900 people · ~112 km away
- Chagni52,300 people · ~149 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mot’a?
Mot’a has a population of 59,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Mot’a in?
Mot’a is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Mot’a the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 248 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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