Nek’emtē Population 2026
Nek’emtē has a population of 156,000, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Oromiya. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#19
Coordinates
9.08°N, 36.55°E
~2,107 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oromiya
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Nazrēt | 456,900 | #5 |
| Jimma | 250,900 | #11 |
| Shashamane | 208,400 | #12 |
| Bishoftu | 207,400 | #13 |
| Āsela | 139,500 | #23 |
| Sebeta | 102,300 | #28 |
| Burayu | 101,400 | #29 |
| Hāgere Hiywet | 99,900 | #31 |
Cities near Nek’emtē
- Hāgere Hiywet99,900 people · ~143 km away
- Jimma250,900 people · ~160 km away
- Welk’īt’ē77,500 people · ~162 km away
- Dibate21,300 people · ~178 km away
- Shendi23,900 people · ~179 km away
- Debre Mark’os140,700 people · ~191 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nek’emtē?
Nek’emtē has a population of 156,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Nek’emtē in?
Nek’emtē is located in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
Is Nek’emtē the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 241 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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