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Dodola

City in Oromia, Ethiopia

Overview

Dodola is a small town in the Oromia region, serving as a gateway to the Bale Mountains and the Harenna Forest. It offers an authentic slice of rural Ethiopian life, busy markets, and access to stunning natural landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Oromia
Population
43,200
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
6.98°, 39.18°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$412
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
12.7°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-2.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1428 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 41/100.

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