Yirga Ch’efē Population 2026
Yirga Ch’efē has a population of 40,600, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, located in South Ethiopia Regional State. It is about 95× smaller than Addis Ababa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,600
Rank in Ethiopia
#96
Coordinates
6.17°N, 38.20°E
~1,831 m elevation · Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance to capital (Addis Ababa)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Ethiopia Regional State
| City | Population | Rank in Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Sodo | 204,100 | #14 |
| Arba Minch | 201,000 | #15 |
| Dīla | 158,800 | #17 |
| Gununo | 84,510 | #38 |
| Āreka | 84,500 | #39 |
| Bodītī | 64,900 | #53 |
| Felege Neway | 61,000 | #60 |
| Jinka | 54,400 | #70 |
Cities near Yirga Ch’efē
- Dīla158,800 people · ~31 km away
- Ch’iko49,500 people · ~49 km away
- Wendo59,300 people · ~54 km away
- Yirga ‘Alem81,600 people · ~69 km away
- Arba Minch201,000 people · ~73 km away
- Leku31,700 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yirga Ch’efē?
Yirga Ch’efē has a population of 40,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Ethiopia.
What region is Yirga Ch’efē in?
Yirga Ch’efē is located in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.
Is Yirga Ch’efē the capital of Ethiopia?
No, the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, about 323 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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