Sifra Population 2026

Sifra has a population of 22,400, making it the #207 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Āfar. It is about 172× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,400

Rank in Ethiopia

#207

Coordinates

11.60°N, 40.02°E

~936 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

319 km

198 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Āfar

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Samara	50,000	#74
Asaita	39,400	#100
Āwash	36,500	#112
Dubti	36,100	#117
Logīya	34,500	#123
Mehoni	29,200	#145
Arerti	23,000	#201
Mīlē	21,700	#215

Cities near Sifra

Weldiya104,000 people · ~53 km away
Kombolcha132,100 people · ~65 km away
Dessie270,400 people · ~67 km away
Mīlē21,700 people · ~84 km away
Alamata70,400 people · ~103 km away
Logīya34,500 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sifra?

Sifra has a population of 22,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #207 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Sifra in?

Sifra is located in Āfar, Ethiopia.

Is Sifra the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 319 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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