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Dating in ‘Alemaya

Members from ‘Alemaya and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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‘Alemaya at a glance

  • About 64,000 people live in ‘Alemaya.
  • It lies in Oromiya.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 360 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Dire Dawa is about 27 km away.
  • Close by: Harar (15 km), Felana (21 km) and Funyan Bīra (34 km).

First-date ideas for ‘Alemaya

In a town like ‘Alemaya, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in ‘Alemaya: questions and answers

How far around ‘Alemaya can I search?

More than 670,000 people live within 50 km of ‘Alemaya, in 7 towns and cities including Dire Dawa, Harar and Babīlē. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in ‘Alemaya free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in ‘Alemaya or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near ‘Alemaya real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in ‘Alemaya?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Ethiopia or abroad.

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