Shinshicho Population 2026

Shinshicho has a population of 38,400, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Central Ethiopia Regional State. It is about 101× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,400

Rank in Ethiopia

#103

Coordinates

7.21°N, 37.78°E

~1,848 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Ethiopia Regional State

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Hosa’ina	188,200	#16
Butajīra	89,800	#36
Welk’īt’ē	77,500	#42
K’olīto	72,200	#45
Ciro	69,800	#47
Duramē	65,900	#52
Hadero	48,000	#78
Shonē	41,900	#93

Cities near Shinshicho

Duramē65,900 people · ~12 km away
Hadero48,000 people · ~12 km away
Āreka84,500 people · ~18 km away
Shonē41,900 people · ~21 km away
Bodītī64,900 people · ~28 km away
Gununo84,510 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shinshicho?

Shinshicho has a population of 38,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Shinshicho in?

Shinshicho is located in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Is Shinshicho the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 229 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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