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Dating in Shonē

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

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About Shonē

  • About 42,000 people live in Shonē.
  • It's part of Central Ethiopia Regional State.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 228 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Sodo is about 37 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Duramē (13 km), Shinshicho (21 km) and Bodītī (21 km).

Where to meet in Shonē

Daytime dates suit a town like Shonē: 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.

Dating in Shonē: questions and answers

How far around Shonē can I search?

More than 1 million people live within 50 km of Shonē, in 17 towns and cities including Sodo, Hosa’ina and Gununo. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Shonē free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Shonē 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 Shonē 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 date someone from outside Shonē?

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

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