Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa: Located in the geographic center of Ethiopia, this sprawling metropolis is the country's largest city and serves as its political, economic, and cultural hub.

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Quick Facts about Addis Ababa

Population 3,041,002
Country Ethiopia
State Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Different from Addis Abebe
Phone Area Codes 11
Area 526.99 km2
Latitude & Longitude 9.0250,38.7469
Altitude 7,726 feet / 2355 meters
Capital city Addis Ababa is capital of Ethiopia, African Union, Oromia Region, Federation of Ethiopia and Eritrea, People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Italian East Africa, Ethiopian Empire
Establishment January 01, 1886 (140 years ago)
Time Zone East Africa Time, UTC+03:00
Local time 11:48:10 (23rd April 2026)
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Geography

Addis Ababa is located at 9°1'30"N 38°44'49"E (9.0249700, 38.7468900).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2008 3,384,569 - estimation process
2012 3,041,002 -11.3% estimation process
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