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Dodola at a glance

  • About 43,000 people live in Dodola.
  • It's part of Oromiya.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 232 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Shashamane is about 69 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Āsasa (13 km), Kofelē (45 km) and Bek’ojī (62 km).

First-date ideas for Dodola

Dodola 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, Āsasa 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.

Questions about dating in Dodola

How far around Dodola can I search?

More than 110,000 people live within 50 km of Dodola, in 3 towns and cities including Āsasa and Kofelē. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Dodola free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Dodola 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 Dodola 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Dodola?

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

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