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Bale Hawassa at a glance

  • Bale Hawassa has a population of about 32,000.
  • It's part of South Ethiopia Regional State.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 270 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Sodo, about 27 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Gununo (14 km), Gasuba (23 km) and Āreka (25 km).

A first date in Bale Hawassa

In a town like Bale Hawassa, 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 Bale Hawassa: questions and answers

How far around Bale Hawassa can I search?

Within 50 km of Bale Hawassa there are 14 towns and cities — Sodo, Gununo and Āreka among them — with more than 710,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bale Hawassa free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bale Hawassa and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bale Hawassa 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 Bale Hawassa?

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

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