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

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About Arsi Negele

  • Arsi Negele is home to about 98,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Ethiopia.
  • It lies in Oromiya.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 186 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Awasa is about 39 km away.
  • Close by: Shashamane (19 km), Kofelē (34 km) and Leku (59 km).

A first date in Arsi Negele

Arsi Negele is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Shashamane is close by.

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 Arsi Negele: questions and answers

How far around Arsi Negele can I search?

More than 770,000 people live within 50 km of Arsi Negele, in 5 towns and cities including Awasa, Shashamane and Kofelē. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Arsi Negele free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Arsi Negele 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 Arsi Negele real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Arsi Negele?

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

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