Categories in Debre Berhan
Gas StationChurchesGovernment OfficeOrthodox ChurchReligionMobile Phone Repair ShopConstruction of buildingsHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolHome HelpUniversityStadiums and arenasTourist AttractionBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanksMoney Transfer ServiceBeauty salonsApartment BuildingHousing ComplexGeneral StoreMarketShoppingShopping MallBed and breakfastsHotelsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Debre Berhan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 31 |
| Hotels and motels | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Other accommodation | 17 |
| Corporate management | 16 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 15 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Public administration | 14 |
| Cafes | 14 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 12 |
| Repair of computers and household goods | 9 |
Debre Berhan Facts
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Population | 86,181 |
| Male Population | 41,844 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 44,337 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.2% |
| Median Age | 21.5 years (Male: 21.9, Female: 21.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,091 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.67954, 39.53262 |
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Debre Berhan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,334 | 64,573 | 80,371 | 97,988 | 86,181 | 93,822 | 101,646 |
| Population Density | 3,700.7 / km² | 5,271.3 / km² | 6,560.9 / km² | 7,999 / km² | 7,035.2 / km² | 7,658.9 / km² | 8,297.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDebre Berhan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debre Berhan | +90.1% | +33.5% | +7.2% |
| Amhara Region | — | — | — |
| Ethiopia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Debre Berhan Median Age
Median Age: 21.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debre Berhan | 21.5 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Amhara Region | 18 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 17.8 yrs |
| Ethiopia | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Debre Berhan Population Density
Population Density: 7,035 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debre Berhan | 86,181 | 12.3 km² | 7,035 / km² |
| Amhara Region | 22 million | 152,604.6 km² | 144 / km² |
| Ethiopia | 99.1 million | 1,128,902.4 km² | 87.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Debre Berhan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Debre Berhan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $601 | $448 | $372 | $484 | $966 | $1,260 | $1,944 | $2,091 |
| Total GDP | $18.1M | $16.2M | $15.6M | $23.4M | $53.3M | $70.4M | $91.5M | $98.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Debre Berhan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debre Berhan | 3,242 tn | 0.04 tn | 264.7 tons/km² |
| Amhara Region | 681,212 tn | 0.03 tn | 4.5 tons/km² |
| Ethiopia | 3,092,124 tn | 0.03 tn | 2.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Debre Berhan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 3,242 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 264.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:35 AM | 4.3 | 77.4 km | 16,760 m | 20km NW of Metahara, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 9/19/09 | 5:56 PM | 4.5 | 72.3 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/89 | 8:53 PM | 4.9 | 95 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/85 | 12:08 PM | 4.7 | 27.1 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 2/25/74 | 4:05 PM | 4.5 | 57.7 km | 33,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/61 | 8:32 PM | 5.7 | 76.6 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/61 | 3:23 PM | 5.4 | 95.9 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/61 | 7:02 AM | 5.6 | 37.1 km | 15,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/61 | 5:44 AM | 5.9 | 73.6 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/61 | 4:51 AM | 6 | 59.1 km | 20,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Debre Berhan
Debre Berhan or Birhan, formerly spelled Debra-Berhan or Bernam, is a city and woreda in central Ethiopia. Located in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region, about 120 kilometers north east of Addis Ababa on the paved highway to Dessie, the town ..
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