Goba
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Goba month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Goba are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 19–21°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), December the coldest (average low 7°C), and April the wettest (about 189 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7 | 7.7 | 34 | 10.9 |
| February | 20.5 | 8.8 | 32 | 11.0 |
| March | 20.0 | 9.6 | 86 | 10.9 |
| April | 18.6 | 9.7 | 189 | 10.6 |
| May | 18.9 | 10.1 | 100 | 11.2 |
| June | 18.3 | 9.9 | 75 | 11.2 |
| July | 17.1 | 9.6 | 140 | 10.1 |
| August | 16.8 | 9.3 | 130 | 10.2 |
| September | 17.3 | 9.2 | 127 | 11.0 |
| October | 17.1 | 9.0 | 146 | 10.9 |
| November | 17.2 | 7.9 | 91 | 11.1 |
| December | 18.5 | 7.3 | 24 | 11.3 |
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01 · OverviewGoba, in brief
Goba Overview And Daily Movement
Goba is a town and separate woreda situated in the Bale Zone of the Oromia Region within Ethiopia. Positioned approximately 446 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, the municipality lies at a latitude and longitude of 7°0′N 39°59′E, reaching an elevation of 2,743 meters above sea level.
Daily movement within Goba involves regular commercial routines and regional transit schedules. The town is widely known for its Wednesday market, where economic activity focuses on local craft and agricultural items such as honey, basketry, and cotton shawl making. Transportation links connect the area outward via Robe Airport, which Goba shares with neighbouring Robe. Ethiopian Airlines operates a scheduled flight four times a week linking the local airport to Addis Ababa and Arba Minch.
Additional daily travel and regional movement extend toward surrounding landmarks. Bale National Park is located 10 kilometers to the southwest of Goba. Furthermore, a few kilometers outside the town sit the remains of an old rock church, marking a historical site tied to the early development of the camp established in 1900 during the advance of Ras Darge Sahle Selassie into southern Arsi and Bale.
Frequently Asked Questions about Goba
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01 · Q&AWhere is Goba located and what are its coordinates?
Goba is situated in Ethiopia at geographic coordinates 7.0167, 39.9833, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Goba?
Goba has a recorded population of approximately 66,500 and observes the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Goba?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Goba include AM, EN-ET, OM-ET, TI-ET, SO-ET, SID, with ETB used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Goba?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Goba, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.
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