Bishoftu
This city in Ethiopia's Oromia region where a series of green crater lakes — visible from elevated viewpoints above wooded volcanic ridges — draw visitors into a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces.
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- Population207,400
- Nearest water from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
Nearest airports
Bishoftu: quick answers
Where is Bishoftu?
Bishoftu is in Ethiopia, about 40 km25 miles in a straight line from Addis Ababa.
How do you get to Bishoftu?
The nearest airport is Debre Zeyit (QHR), about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bishoftu?
The warmest month is April, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is August, with about 250 mm9.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bishoftu?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.