Harar is located in South Eastern Ethiopia at about 526 kms from Addis Ababa. It is situated between 90 18’ North latitude and 420 7’ East longitude. It is bordered to the north by Combolcha and Jarso to the south by Fadis to the East by Babil and to the West by Alemaya. It is situated on the plateau between 1600 ms and 1900 ms above sea level.
 

Aw Hakim is the major mountain near the city. The main rivers are the Hamaressa, Erer and Bissidimo further more numerous rivers in the area flow South to drain in the Wabi Shebele basin. In fact the ‘’Jagal’ itself is surrounded by streams which spring intermittently in their very short course from the five gates.

Climatically Harar is among the luckiest cities in the world which are mild throughout the year. To quote Richard Burton again it is "warm but not hot, cool but not cold."

The rainy season lasts from June to September. The annual average rainfall varies between 700-800 mm. and the temperature between 12.60 C and 260 C. Agriculture is the economic activities. The cash crop include the finest coffee, the high grade hides and skins, ground nuts, fruits and chat (cata adulis).

The many centuries of culture and "urbanity" have left innumerable historical memories and "relics". the gentle and ambient climate is extremely inviting to visitors for unforgettable memories. Sheikh Abadir is "Parton Saint" of Harar which is why it is known as the Abadir city. Abadir of course is one of the Holy men who set foot on the original settlement and blessed its foundation onto township. Many historians believe that it was Sheikh Abadir who gave the town its name Harar.