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Bishoftu
City in Oromia, Ethiopia
Overview
Bishoftu, formerly known as Debre Zeit, is a lively town set among stunning crater lakes in the heart of Oromia. With a laidback atmosphere and proximity to Addis Ababa, it is famous for lake tourism, birdwatching, and scenic beauty. The town offers a blend of local culture, resort experiences, and natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Oromia
Population
99,928
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
8.75°, 38.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$635
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$100
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
15.5°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
1.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1082 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ADD
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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