Sheraro Population 2026

Sheraro has a population of 36,100, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Tigray. It is about 107× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,100

Rank in Ethiopia

#116

Coordinates

14.40°N, 37.93°E

~1,170 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

604 km

375 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tigray

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Mek'ele	457,900	#4
Ādīgrat	121,800	#26
Inda Silasē	100,100	#30
Aksum	94,500	#34
Adwa	85,600	#37
Alamata	70,400	#46
Wik’ro	64,000	#55
Maych’ew	49,600	#75

Cities near Sheraro

Inda Silasē100,100 people · ~50 km away
Aksum94,500 people · ~91 km away
Adwa85,600 people · ~107 km away
Ādīgrat121,800 people · ~165 km away
Wik’ro64,000 people · ~192 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~194 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sheraro?

Sheraro has a population of 36,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Sheraro in?

Sheraro is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Is Sheraro the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 604 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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