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Meet people in Gonder

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About Gonder

  • Gonder is one of the three largest cities in Ethiopia, with about 470,000 inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Amhara.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 421 km away.
  • Close by: K’ola Diba (25 km), Amba Giorgis (25 km) and Maksenyit (26 km).

A first date in Gonder

A weekday evening works well in Gonder: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Gonder

How far around Gonder can I search?

Within 50 km of Gonder there are 5 towns and cities — Āykel, K’ola Diba and Amba Giorgis among them — with more than 580,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gonder free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gonder 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 Gonder 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gonder?

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

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