Arba Minch, Administrative center at 1285 meters elevation in southern Ethiopia.
The city spans between the uptown administrative area of Shecha and the downtown commercial district of Sikela, connected by a paved road network.
Founded in the early 1960s by Fitawrari Aemeroselasie Abebe, Arba Minch replaced Chencha as the provincial capital of the Gamo-Gofa region.
The city's population includes Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, Protestants, and Muslims, with local markets offering traditional products from surrounding agricultural communities.
Ethiopian Airlines operates daily flights to Arba Minch, while the city serves as a transportation hub for exploring Nechisar National Park and Lake Chamo.
The city derives its name from forty natural springs that supply water to local forests and support the region's rich biodiversity.
Location: Gamo Zone
Elevation above the sea: 1,269 m
GPS coordinates: 6.02151,37.55398
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
Ethiopia offers photographers a range of subjects from medieval architecture to geologically active zones. In the north, Lalibela features eleven churches carved from solid tuff rock during the 12th and 13th centuries, while Axum holds obelisks from the Aksumite Empire that flourished from the 1st to 10th centuries. The Gheralta region of Tigray contains dozens of churches built into cliff faces, accessible via steep trails.The landscape extends from the peaks of the Simien Mountains, rising above 15,000 feet (4,500 meters), to the Danakil Depression, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth. Bale Mountains National Park supports Ethiopian wolves in afroalpine moorlands, while Awash National Park features acacia woodlands and hot springs. The walled city of Harar Jugol, with its 368 lanes and 82 mosques dating from the 16th century, displays Islamic architecture. The monasteries on Lake Tana islands hold manuscripts from the 14th to 18th centuries, and in Gondar, Fasil Ghebbi documents Ethiopian rule through its 17th and 18th century palaces and churches.
Lomekwi
301.5 km
Sidama Region
126.9 km
Southwest Ethiopia Regional State
194.2 km
Omo River
248.9 km
Bale Mountains National Park
244.5 km
Koobi Fora
276.2 km
Tiya archaeological site
292.5 km
Nechisar National Park
3.5 km
Abijatta-Shalla National Park
195 km
Mago National Park
158.6 km
Wonchi
311.6 km
Sibiloi National Park
265.9 km
Lower Valley of the Omo
116.9 km
Chebera Churchura National Park
136.7 km
Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary
155.8 km
Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
155.4 km
Adadi Mariam
308.5 km
The Gedeo Cultural Landscape
159.2 km
O'a Caldera
197.1 km
Lapurr Sandstone
273 km
Awassa Kenema Stadium
152.7 km
Vale Inferior do Omo
222.3 km
Konso Cultural Landscape
86.2 km
Corbetti
161.8 km
Alutu
235.6 km
Atalochulo
253.8 km
Donyiro Cliff
255.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes