Ogolcho
in Oromiya, Ethiopia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Tiya (Unesco heritage, 38 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.050 and 39.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 3' 0" and E 39° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Birr - ETB
Spoken languages:
Amharic, English, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:45 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 6:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.829 and -140.081 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Atiheu
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ethiopia. Last Update: 2024-03-27 07:25:38

Delve into Ogolcho

Ogolcho in Oromiya is located in Ethiopia about 70 mi (or 112 km) south of Addis Ababa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Ogolcho is now 11:45 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Addis Ababa with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Ogolcho. The closest airport in Ethiopia is Harar Meda Airport in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tiya in a distance of 38 mi (or 60 km), North-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Dire Dawa, Harar and Bahir Dar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

23°C (74 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

19°C (67 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Etiopie

Published: July 28, 2014
Length: 30:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Libor Novotný

Comments and titles in Czech language only. Cesta po jižní a severní Etiopii. Primitivní omotické kmeny, příroda, památky.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Ogolcho

Ogolcho is a town in southeastern Ethiopia. Located in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, it has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:08|03|N|39|00|E||| | |name= }} with an elevation of 1687 meters above sea level. It is the administrative center of Ziway Dugda woreda.

Located at 8.05, 39 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Oromia Region

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Golja, Ogolcha, Obolcho Ubo, Ogolcho