Hawassa
EthiopiaET
Capital of Sidama Region, Ethiopia
Hawassa known historically as Adare is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region. It lies on the Trans-African Highway 4 Cairo-Cape Town and has a latitude and longitude of 7°3′N 38°28′E and an elevation of 1,708 meters (5,604 ft) above sea level. Its name comes from a Sidama word meaning "wide body of water".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 300,100
- Coordinates
- 7.062, 38.476
- Timezone
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Elevation
- 1708 m
Overview of Hawassa
Part of Ethiopia, Hawassa is a large city. With 300,100 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 1,708 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect sports, water sports and adventure to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Hawassa
Sports in Hawassa
(6)Looking for sports? Hawassa has Running, Skateboard, Skiing, Slopes and Tennis. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Hawassa's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Hawassa
(4)Hawassa records Jet Skiing, Surf, Swimming and Water Sports under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hawassa. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Hawassa
(3)Hawassa's adventure entries include Escape Room, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Hawassa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Hawassa
(3)Under nature, Hawassa is tagged with Beaches, Rivers and Valleys. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Hawassa's own activity tags.
Wellness in Hawassa
(3)Wellness in Hawassa covers Ranches, Spa and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hawassa's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Hawassa
(2)Nightlife lovers get Clubs and Festival. All of it is drawn from Hawassa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Hawassa
(1)The culture shortlist for Hawassa: Bridges. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hawassa. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Hawassa
(1)On the family side, Hawassa offers Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Hawassa is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Hawassa
(1)For other activities, expect Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hawassa's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Hawassa
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Hawassa is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Similar destinations
Places near Hawassa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hawassa known for?
- Hawassa is mainly a destination for sports, water sports and adventure, set in Ethiopia with around 300,100 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hawassa?
- You can plan around Running, Skateboard, Skiing, Slopes and Tennis in Hawassa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hawassa?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Hawassa located?
- Administratively, Hawassa sits in Ethiopia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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