Yamarugley Population 2026

Yamarugley has a population of 36,000, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in Somali. It is about 107× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,000

Rank in Ethiopia

#118

Coordinates

6.81°N, 46.08°E

~435 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa

Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)

845 km

525 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Somali

City	Population	Rank in Ethiopia
Jijiga	483,000	#2
Warder	450,400	#6
Ārabī	148,933	#20
Gode	67,900	#49
Degeh Bur	47,200	#83
Kebri Dahar	45,900	#86
Lasoano	38,000	#104
Qorof	37,080	#108

Cities near Yamarugley

Waal24,000 people · ~17 km away
Qorof37,080 people · ~46 km away
Raqo25,090 people · ~50 km away
Neefkuceliye34,000 people · ~82 km away
Warder450,400 people · ~84 km away
El Bahay23,000 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yamarugley?

Yamarugley has a population of 36,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Ethiopia.

What region is Yamarugley in?

Yamarugley is located in Somali, Ethiopia.

Is Yamarugley the capital of Ethiopia?

No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 845 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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