Waal Population 2026
Waal has a population of 24,000, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Somali. It is about 161× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#190
Coordinates
6.89°N, 46.22°E
~454 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
856 km
532 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Somali
Cities near Waal
- Yamarugley36,000 people · ~17 km away
- Qorof37,080 people · ~42 km away
- Raqo25,090 people · ~66 km away
- Warder450,400 people · ~97 km away
- Neefkuceliye34,000 people · ~98 km away
- El Bahay23,000 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Waal?
Waal has a population of 24,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Waal in?
Waal is located in Somali, Ethiopia.
Is Waal the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 856 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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