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Singles in Mer’āwī

Members from Mer’āwī and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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Mer’āwī at a glance

  • Mer’āwī has a population of about 42,000.
  • It lies in Amhara.
  • It's about 317 km to Addis Ababa, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bahir Dar, about 31 km away.
  • Close by: Gurbetē (24 km), Ādēt (38 km) and Dangila (40 km).

A first date in Mer’āwī

Mer’āwī 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, Gurbetē 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 Mer’āwī

Who can I meet near Mer’āwī?

Within 50 km of Mer’āwī there are 7 towns and cities — Bahir Dar, Dangila and Ādēt among them — with more than 570,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Mer’āwī?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Mer’āwī and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Mer’āwī real people?

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 date someone from outside Mer’āwī?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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