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Jijiga, Somali

Ethiopia

Regional capital9.3500° N, 42.8000° E

Situated in Somali, Ethiopia, Jijiga is a regional capital. It has a population of 483,000.

Population483,000
ProvinceSomali
Coordinates9.3500° N, 42.8000° E
CountryEthiopia
Rank in Ethiopia#2 of 11,113

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About Jijiga

Geographically, Jijiga is positioned at 9.35° N, 42.80° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Somali, Ethiopia.

The population of Jijiga is 483,000, placing it at position #2 among 11,113 localities in Ethiopia.

Cities in Somali

Jijiga is located in the Somali province of Ethiopia. Other cities in the region include Warder, Ārabī, Gode. Jijiga has 483,000 inhabitants.

Warder450,400Ārabī148,933Gode67,900Degeh Bur47,200Kebri Dahar45,900Lasoano38,000Qorof37,080Yamarugley36,000Fadhigaradle34,000Neefkuceliye34,000

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Jijiga.

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Burk’aCity
5 km
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ĒlbeyihCity
5.9 km
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OrderēCity
6.1 km
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DīmtīCity
6.6 km
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DībaCity
8.5 km
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Bela HarēCity
8.6 km
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El BahalCity
9.7 km
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BelewulēCity
10.4 km
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GulfaCity
10.9 km
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K’ensekerorCity
12.8 km
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JirhulCity
13.3 km
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HadewCity
14.4 km
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HamudēCity
14.6 km
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FarchodēyCity
14.8 km
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HāblelaCity
14.8 km
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Mus DerCity
16.9 km
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DuguCity
17.1 km
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BīyoCity
17.1 km
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Legah GelalCity
17.3 km
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Rer KabilliCity
17.3 km

Universities in Jijiga

Jijiga is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Jijiga University2007——
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Largest cities in Ethiopia

#1 Addis Ababa3,860,000#2 Jijiga483,000#3 Gonder466,000#4 Mek'ele457,900#5 Nazrēt456,900
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jijiga?

Jijiga has a population of 483,000. It ranks #2 in Ethiopia by population.

What province or state is Jijiga in?

Jijiga is located in Somali, Ethiopia.

Where is Jijiga located?

Jijiga is located at coordinates 9.35° N, 42.80° E in Somali, Ethiopia.

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