Tarch’a Sodo Population 2026

Tarch’a Sodo has a population of 24,300, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. It is about 159× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tarch’a Sodo (capital Addis Ababa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,300

Rank in Ethiopia

#187

Coordinates

7.15°N, 37.17°E

~1,362 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

271 km

168 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Tēpī	66,700	#50
Mīzan Teferī	62,000	#57
Bonga	56,000	#69
Komtikas	29,400	#144
Wacha	28,300	#151
Waka	26,500	#164

Cities near Tarch’a Sodo

Waka26,500 people · ~9 km away
Bale Hawassa31,765 people · ~47 km away
Hadero48,000 people · ~55 km away
Gununo84,510 people · ~59 km away
Āreka84,500 people · ~59 km away
Gasuba27,789 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tarch’a Sodo?

Tarch’a Sodo has a population of 24,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Tarch’a Sodo in?

Tarch’a Sodo is located in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia.

Is Tarch’a Sodo the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 271 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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