Gonder, Amhara

Ethiopia

City12.6000° N, 37.4667° E

Gonder, in Amhara, Ethiopia, is a city. Its population is 466,000.

Population466,000

ProvinceAmhara

Coordinates12.6000° N, 37.4667° E

CountryEthiopia

Rank in Ethiopia#3 of 11,113

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About Gonder

The geographic coordinates of Gonder are 12.60° N, 37.47° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within Amhara, Ethiopia.

Out of 11,113 localities in Ethiopia, Gonder ranks #3 with 466,000 inhabitants.

Cities in Amhara

Within the Amhara region of Ethiopia, Gonder stands alongside cities like Bahir Dar, Dessie, Debre Birhan. Gonder has 466,000 inhabitants.

Bahir Dar350,000 Dessie270,400 Debre Birhan146,900 Debre Mark’os140,700 Kombolcha132,100 Debre Tabor125,300 Weldiya104,000 Mot’a59,000 Finote Selam58,400 Kobo56,100

Universities in Gonder

Gonder is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
University of Gondar	1954	—	—

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#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 Gonder?

Gonder has a population of 466,000. It ranks #3 in Ethiopia by population.

What province or state is Gonder in?

Gonder is located in Amhara, Ethiopia.

Where is Gonder located?

Gonder is located at coordinates 12.60° N, 37.47° E in Amhara, Ethiopia.

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