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Sidama Zone
City in Sidama, Ethiopia
Overview
Sidama Zone, centered around the lakeside city of Hawassa, is a lively region in southern Ethiopia known for its lush scenery, the Sidama coffee-growing heartland, and lively markets. The region blends natural beauty with energetic urban life, underpinned by strong traditional culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Sidama
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
6.72°, 38.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$435
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$50
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
29.6°C
Record Low
3.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1408 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AWA
Distance
43 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 50/100.
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