Samara Population 2026

Samara has a population of 50,000, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 77× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#74

Coordinates

11.79°N, 41.01°E

~433 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

395 km

245 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Āfar

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
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
Mīlē	21,700	#215

Cities near Samara

Logīya34,500 people · ~8 km away
Dubti36,100 people · ~11 km away
Mīlē21,700 people · ~49 km away
Asaita39,400 people · ~53 km away
Sifra22,400 people · ~110 km away
Weldiya104,000 people · ~154 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Samara?

Samara has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Samara in?

Samara is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Samara the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 395 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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