Raqo Population 2026
Raqo has a population of 25,090, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Somali. It is about 154× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,090
Rank in Ethiopia
#178
Coordinates
6.42°N, 45.85°E
~444 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
835 km
519 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Somali
Cities near Raqo
- El Bahay23,000 people · ~42 km away
- Yamarugley36,000 people · ~50 km away
- Neefkuceliye34,000 people · ~53 km away
- Lasoano38,000 people · ~55 km away
- Waal24,000 people · ~66 km away
- Qorof37,080 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Raqo?
Raqo has a population of 25,090 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Raqo in?
Raqo is located in Somali, Ethiopia.
Is Raqo the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 835 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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