Shonē Population 2026

Shonē has a population of 41,900, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Central Ethiopia Regional State. It is about 92× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,900

Rank in Ethiopia

#93

Coordinates

7.13°N, 37.95°E

~1,958 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

228 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
Shinshicho	38,400	#103

Cities near Shonē

Duramē65,900 people · ~13 km away
Shinshicho38,400 people · ~21 km away
Bodītī64,900 people · ~21 km away
K’olīto72,200 people · ~25 km away
Badessa35,294 people · ~29 km away
Āreka84,500 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shonē?

Shonē has a population of 41,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Shonē in?

Shonē is located in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Is Shonē the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 228 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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