Wik’ro Population 2026

Wik’ro has a population of 64,000, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Tigray. It is about 60× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Wik’ro (capital Addis Ababa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#55

Coordinates

13.80°N, 39.60°E

~2,002 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

539 km

335 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tigray

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Mek'ele	457,900	#4
Ādīgrat	121,800	#26
Inda Silasē	100,100	#30
Aksum	94,500	#34
Adwa	85,600	#37
Alamata	70,400	#46
Maych’ew	49,600	#75
Dolo	41,400	#94

Cities near Wik’ro

Dolo41,400 people · ~33 km away
Mek'ele457,900 people · ~36 km away
Ādīgrat121,800 people · ~56 km away
Adwa85,600 people · ~86 km away
Aksum94,500 people · ~102 km away
Mehoni29,200 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wik’ro?

Wik’ro has a population of 64,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Wik’ro in?

Wik’ro is located in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Is Wik’ro the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 539 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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