Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar
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From top: The Blue Nile with the city of Bahir Dar; A street in Bahir Dar; A high-rise building; Bahir Dar University; Blue Nile Falls | |
| Coordinates: 11°36′N 37°23′E / 11.600°N 37.383°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Amhara |
| Zone | Bahir Dar Special Zone |
| Area | |
• Total | 213.44 km2 (82.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 640,000 |
• Estimate (2023) | 474,743 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | (+251) 58 |
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Bahir Dar (Amharic: ባሕር ዳር, lit. 'sea shore') is the capital city of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Bahir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia, with a variety of attractions in the nearby Lake Tana and Blue Nile river. The city is known for its wide avenues lined with palm trees and a variety of colorful flowers. In 2002, it was awarded the UNESCO Cities for Peace Prize for addressing the challenges of rapid urbanization.