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Dating in Sodo

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

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Sodo at a glance

  • Sodo is among the 20 largest cities in Ethiopia, with a population of about 200,000.
  • It's the largest place in South Ethiopia Regional State.
  • Addis Ababa, the largest city in Ethiopia, is about 264 km away.
  • Close by: Gununo (14 km), Bodītī (17 km) and Badessa (19 km).

A first date in Sodo

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Sodo. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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 Sodo: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Sodo?

More than 820,000 people live within 50 km of Sodo, in 16 towns and cities including Gununo, Āreka and Duramē. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Sodo?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Sodo or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Sodo 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Sodo?

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

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