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Hawassa
City in Sidama, Ethiopia
Overview
Hawassa is a scenic city located on the shores of Lake Hawassa in southern Ethiopia's Great Rift Valley. It's famed for its laid-back lakeside vibe, diverse birdlife, and busy local markets, attracting both tourists and locals alike. The city offers a mix of modern conveniences and traditional Ethiopian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Sidama
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
7.06°, 38.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
43
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$80
Cashless
25
English
35
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
16.0°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1432 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AWA
Distance
9 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 2026-03-21.
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 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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