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Sodo
City in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples, Ethiopia
Overview
Sodo is the capital of Wolaita Zone in southern Ethiopia, known for its mix of traditional culture, busy markets, and key role as an educational hub. The city is set amid rolling hills and offers a lively atmosphere with a touch of rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples
Population
213,467
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
6.86°, 37.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$523
Local Cost
$241
Local Income
$80
Cashless
15
English
22
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
21.2°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
6.3°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1539 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SXU
Distance
5 km
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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.
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 65/100.
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