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Dating in Felana

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Felana at a glance

  • Felana has a population of about 26,000.
  • It lies in Oromiya.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 380 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Harar, about 18 km away.
  • Close by: Funyan Bīra (16 km), ‘Alemaya (21 km) and Babīlē (31 km).

Where to meet in Felana

Daytime dates suit a town like Felana: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Felana

How far around Felana can I search?

Within 50 km of Felana there are 7 towns and cities — Dire Dawa, Harar and ‘Alemaya among them — with more than 670,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Felana free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Felana 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 Felana 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 Felana?

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

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