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Jinka

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Location & Surroundings

Jinka is a city in South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia with 54,400 inhabitants, at 1,430 m elevation. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 440 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Baco Airport, 18 km away.

Overview

Jinka is place in Ethiopia.

It is located in Debub Omo Zone, Ethiopia.

The population is about 20,267 (2007).

It covers about 8.90 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,490 metre.

Also known as: FR Bako

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Basic Data

  • Country Ethiopia
  • Located in Debub Omo Zone
  • Area 8.90 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 39' 0" N, 36° 39' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1430 m
  • Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 54,400
  • Pop. Density 357 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.1%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Birr (ETB)
  • Phone Prefix +251

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Weather in Jinka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jinka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.

Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 31.2 2.5 144 32 1,008.6 - / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
6h 24.5 2.2 91 49 1,012.8 0.05 / 0.05 99 94.6 n/a
12h 20.8 2.3 80 53 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 54 0.0 n/a
18h 23.8 2.3 103 46 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 76 69.9 n/a
Tomorrow 31.1 2.9 163 30 1,008.5 0.02 / 0.02 89 787.4 n/a
30h 24.2 1.8 106 47 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 33 60.3 n/a
36h 21.2 2.0 68 58 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 41 0.0 n/a
42h 25.3 2.3 103 49 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 44 114.5 n/a
Monday 30.5 1.4 151 36 1,008.4 0.14 / 0.14 81 771.8 n/a
54h 21.8 1.9 49 74 1,013.4 1.54 / 1.68 98 87.0 n/a
60h 19.7 2.2 70 85 1,012.9 0.00 / 1.60 99 0.0 n/a
66h 20.8 1.8 65 78 1,016.5 1.56 / 3.16 100 34.1 n/a
Tuesday 28.7 1.5 117 43 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.27 68 554.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jinka?
Now 31.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jinka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Jinka?
Local time is 01:08. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Jinka?
Jinka is a populated place.
How many people live in Jinka?
Population about 54,400.
What is the elevation of Jinka?
DEM 1,430 m.
Where is Jinka located?
It is at 5.65000, 36.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jinka in?
It is in Ethiopia.

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Last updated 2024-06-06
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