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Ziway

City in Oromia, Ethiopia

Overview

Ziway, situated in the Oromia region of Ethiopia, is known for its proximity to the beautiful Lake Ziway and its important role in the region's agricultural economy. The city blends lakeside relaxation with busy markets and a friendly, welcoming vibe.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Oromia
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
7.93°, 38.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$442
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
6.1°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
945 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 55/100.

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