Wonchi Volcano

#59 among destinations in Ethiopia

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Wenchi crater lake, which is also spelled as Wancii or Wonchi, is a volcano located 98 km west of Addis Ababa, Oromia, Ethiopia. At 3,450 m above sea level, it is the highest volcano in Ethiopia, 13.5 km from Mount Dendi, Ethiopia's second highest volcano. Wonchi is located at equal distance between the towns of Ambo and Woliso. ()

Alternative names: Last eruption: 550Elevation: 11319 ftCoordinates: 8°50'34"N, 38°0'40"E

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OromiaEthiopia

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Wonchi Volcano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Dendi.

~110 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Dendi
1 min walk • Mount Dendi is a volcano located near the city of Addis Abeba, in Ethiopia. It has an 8 km wide caldera, and its highest point is Mount Bodi at 3,260 m. It fully contains Lake Dendi. It is the second highest volcano in Ethiopia, only 13.5 km from Wonchi, Ethiopia's highest volcano.