Weldiya Population 2026
Weldiya has a population of 104,000, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Amhara. Roughly 0.1% of Ethiopia's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,000
Rank in Ethiopia
#27
Coordinates
11.83°N, 39.59°E
~1,892 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Amhara
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Gonder | 466,000 | #3 |
| Bahir Dar | 350,000 | #8 |
| Dessie | 270,400 | #10 |
| Debre Birhan | 146,900 | #21 |
| Debre Mark’os | 140,700 | #22 |
| Kombolcha | 132,100 | #24 |
| Debre Tabor | 125,300 | #25 |
| Mot’a | 59,000 | #63 |
Cities near Weldiya
FAQ
What is the population of Weldiya?
Weldiya has a population of 104,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Weldiya in?
Weldiya is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Is Weldiya the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 325 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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