
Find cities, states and countries closest to Welk’it’e in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Welk’it’e.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Welk’it’e from our regional database:
| State / Region | Central Ethiopia Regional State |
| Total Population | 77,500 |
| Land Area | 10.30 km² |
| Population Density | 7,524.27 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 8.2833° N |
| Center Longitude | 37.7833° E |
| Elevation | 1,855 m (6,086 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Central Ethiopia Regional State | #3 of 13 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| ‘Alem T’ena | 80 | 128 | 69 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Addis 'Alem | 68 | 109 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Addis Ababa | 83 | 134 | 72 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Adis ‘Alem | 67 | 107 | 58 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Agaro | 83 | 134 | 72 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Areka | 84 | 136 | 73 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Arsi Negele | 89 | 142 | 77 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Asasa | 127 | 204 | 110 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Asela | 95 | 153 | 83 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Awasa | 97 | 156 | 84 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ayana | 136 | 219 | 118 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Badessa | 98 | 157 | 85 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bako | 77 | 124 | 67 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bale Hawassa | 96 | 154 | 83 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Baqulo Sanyo | 101 | 162 | 88 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Central Ethiopia Regional State (home state of Welk’it’e), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Addis Ababa | 119 | 191 | 103 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Afar | 205 | 330 | 178 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ali Sabieh | 205 | 330 | 178 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Amhara | 229 | 368 | 199 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Arta | 207 | 333 | 180 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Awdal | 219 | 352 | 190 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Dikhil | 186 | 300 | 162 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dire Dawa | 99 | 159 | 86 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 234 | 376 | 203 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Harari | 117 | 188 | 102 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Ethiopia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Welk’it’e's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Burundi | 1,130 | 1,819 | 982 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 234 | 376 | 203 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Eritrea | 420 | 675 | 364 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kenya | 658 | 1,059 | 571 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Rwanda | 1,059 | 1,704 | 919 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Saudi Arabia | 1,063 | 1,710 | 923 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Seychelles | 1,407 | 2,264 | 1,222 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Somalia | 479 | 771 | 416 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| South Sudan | 647 | 1,042 | 562 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Sudan | 742 | 1,195 | 645 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Welk’it’e. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Welk’it’e (You) | Central Ethiopia Regional State | 77,500 | — | — |
| Waliso | Oromiya | 78,600 | 34.3 | NE |
| Giyon | Oromiya | — | 35.2 | NE |
| Tulu Bolo | Oromiya | 30,000 | 63.9 | NE |
| Worabe | Central Ethiopia Regional State | 25,400 | 65.2 | SE |
| Butajira | Central Ethiopia Regional State | 89,800 | 66.8 | ESE |
| Ciro | Central Ethiopia Regional State | 69,800 | 70.4 | SE |
| Guder | Oromiya | 30,600 | 76.4 | N |
| Hagere Hiywet | Oromiya | 99,900 | 78.2 | N |
| Inseno | Central Ethiopia Regional State | 30,500 | 79.0 | ESE |
| Hosa’ina | Central Ethiopia Regional State | 188,200 | 81.9 | S |
How does Welk’it’e rank within Central Ethiopia Regional State? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Welk’it’e appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Hosa’ina | 188,200 |
| Butajira | 89,800 |
| Welk’it’e ⭐ | 77,500 |
| K’olito | 72,200 |
| Ciro | 69,800 |
| Durame | 65,900 |
| Hadero | 48,000 |
| Shone | 41,900 |
| Shinshicho | 38,400 |
| Inseno | 30,500 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Worabe | 126.00 |
| Hosa’ina | 40.50 |
| Butajira | 16.13 |
| Hadero | 14.65 |
| Durame | 13.58 |
| Welk’it’e ⭐ | 10.30 |
| K’olito | 9.84 |
| Shone | 8.17 |
| Shinshicho | 6.00 |
| Gimbicho | 2.28 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Gimbicho | 10,043.86 |
| Welk’it’e ⭐ | 7,524.27 |
| K’olito | 7,337.40 |
| Shinshicho | 6,400.00 |
| Butajira | 5,567.27 |
| Shone | 5,128.52 |
| Durame | 4,852.72 |
| Hosa’ina | 4,646.91 |
| Hadero | 3,276.45 |
| Worabe | 201.59 |
Jimma Airport IATA: JIM 127 km (79 mi) from Welk’it’e |
Welk’it’e sits inside Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia and ranks #3 of 13 cities in Central Ethiopia Regional State by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Welk’it’e and the countries closest to Welk’it’e by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Ethiopia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Welk’it’e, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Welk’it’e at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Central Ethiopia Regional State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Welk’it’e — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Welk’it’e table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Central Ethiopia Regional State by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Welk’it’e and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Welk’it’e map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Welk’it’e will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Welk’it’e. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Central Ethiopia Regional State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Welk’it’e ranks #3 of 13 cities in Central Ethiopia Regional State by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Welk’it’e is Jimma Airport (JIM), about 127 km (79 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.