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Metu
City in Oromia, Ethiopia
Overview
Metu is the gateway to western Oromia, known for its lush hills, coffee plantations, and relaxed pace. A smaller city with a strong local identity, it blends rural culture with growing educational and commercial hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Oromia
Population
28,782
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
8.30°, 35.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$202
Local Income
$70
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
20.0°C
Summer Avg
18.3°C
Winter Avg
20.4°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
5.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1717 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GOR
Distance
16 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.
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 40/100.
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