Awassa Travel Guide
Ethiopia
Awassa is a city of 133,097 people in Ethiopia. It is served by Awasa Airport (AWA), making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving from elsewhere in the country or from further afield.
There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Awassa. Travellers should therefore not plan the city primarily as a beach destination, and should check local conditions before heading to the lakeshore or other nearby waterfront areas.
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Pays in ETB
Plug type Type C & Type E & Type F & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +251
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Ethiopia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas. Tips are always appreciated for good service.
Best time to visit Awassa
Jan
26°0Feb
28°2Mar
26°15Apr
25°18May
25°23Jun
24°23Jul
23°26Aug
23°26Sep
23°26Oct
24°17Nov
24°5Dec
25°2Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Awassa
Awassa Kenema Stadium
music venue
2.6 km
Full Gospel Believers Church
pentecostal place of worship
2.2 km
Life Foundation Church, መሠረተ ሕይወት ቤተክርስቲያን Hawassa
christian place of worship
2.6 km
Hawassa International Stadium
soccer stadium
1.9 km
Hawassa Industrial Park
park
2 km
EECMY Tabor Congregation
christian place of worship
2.5 km
LOLE Evangelical church.
christian place of worship
2.6 km
The voice of new teastament international church
christian place of worship
1.1 km
Getting there
Awasa Airport · 0.4 km
Frequently asked Questions
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