Jimma
Jimma, the largest city in western Ethiopia, is home to the palace of Abba Jifar, a surviving remnant of the former Jimma kingdom. The city served as the historic capital of the Kaffa region and was once described as the leading market of western and southern Ethiopia, drawing tens of thousands of traders on a single market day. A university, museum, and airport make it a practical base for exploring the surrounding mountain landscape.
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- Population250,900
- Nearest water from center 12 km7.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 23 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Jimma: quick answers
Where is Jimma?
Jimma is in Ethiopia.
How do you get to Jimma?
The nearest airport is Jimma (JIM), about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Jimma?
The warmest month is March, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is September, with about 295 mm11.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Jimma?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.