Weldiya
Founded in the 1770s during the reign of Ras Ali the Great, Weldiya is a highland crossroads city in Ethiopia's Amhara region where four major highways converge, connecting the northeastern part of the country. It sits within sight of mountains and close to water, and serves as a practical hub for travellers moving between Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Mekelle, and the Afar route toward Djibouti.
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- Population104,000
- Nearest water from center 4.6 km2.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
Nearest airports
Weldiya: quick answers
Where is Weldiya?
Weldiya is in Ethiopia.
How do you get to Weldiya?
The nearest airport is Girany Amba (LLI), about 3 hr 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Weldiya?
The warmest month is June, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C62°F. The wettest month is March, with about 172 mm6.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Weldiya?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.