Shashamane Population 2026
Shashamane has a population of 208,400, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Oromiya. Roughly 0.2% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
208,400
Rank in Ethiopia
#12
Coordinates
7.20°N, 38.60°E
~1,924 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
204 km
127 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oromiya
Cities near Shashamane
- Arsi Negele98,100 people · ~19 km away
- Awasa422,200 people · ~21 km away
- Leku31,700 people · ~40 km away
- Yirga ‘Alem81,600 people · ~54 km away
- K’olīto72,200 people · ~58 km away
- Wendo59,300 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shashamane?
Shashamane has a population of 208,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Shashamane in?
Shashamane is located in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
Is Shashamane the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 204 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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