Yirgalem
Sidama, Ethiopia
Why visit Yirgalem?
Yirgalem is a town in the Sidama Region south of Hawassa, at the heart of the Sidama coffee belt. It is a centre for coffee trading and processing, surrounded by coffee plantations and forest. The town has a relaxed highland atmosphere.
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By Plane
The nearest airport is Hawassa (AWA IATA), 40 km north, with flights from Addis Ababa.
By Car / Road
Yirgalem is on the main road south from Hawassa. Minibuses from Hawassa run regularly (45 minutes).
The town is walkable. Bajajs serve the outskirts.
What are the things to do?
Coffee plantations: Walk through the surrounding coffee farms.
Yirgalem Market: A busy coffee and produce market.
Coffee farm visits: See traditional coffee growing and processing.
Hiking in the coffee highlands through the green hills.
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- Local restaurants: Injera, kocho, and fresh Sidama coffee.
Where to drink?
The coffee here is world-class — don't miss a traditional ceremony.
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Basic guesthouses from 300 birr.
What should you buy?
Fresh Sidama coffee beans directly from farmers. Woven Sidama textiles.
Where to go next?
- Hawassa — 40 km north, lakeside capital with fish market.
- Wondo Genet — 15 km north, hot springs resort.
- Bensa — 30 km south, deeper into the coffee zone.
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Guide content as of June 2026.
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