🔴 Outside business hours Business hours in Bahir Dar:
Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Bahir Dar, a significant locality within Ethiopia, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Bahir Dar, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 11.59364 and longitude 37.39077, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 1799 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 168,899 people, Bahir Dar holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 46. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as BJR, Babardur Georgis, Bachr-Ntar, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Bahir Dar are synchronized to the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

BJR
Babardur Georgis
Bachr-Ntar
Bahar
Bahar Dar
Bahar Dar Ghiorghis
Baher Dar
Baherdar-Giyorgis
Bahir Dar
Bahr Dar
Bahrdar Giyergio
Bahrdar Giyorgis
Bahyr Dar
Bakhir Dar
Bakhr-Dar
Bāherdār-Giyorgis
ba he da er
bahileudaleu
bahr-dari
bhr dar
bhr dr
Μπαχρ-Νταρ
Бахир Дар
Бахр-Дар
בהר דר
بحر دار
ბაჰრ-დარი
ባሕር-ዳር
巴赫達爾
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