Oromia Zone

The Oromia Zone extends across 3,470 square kilometers of land, bordered by North Shewa Zone, South Wollo, Argobba special woreda, and the Afar Region.

The formation of Oromia Zone occurred in 1994 through the combination of four woredas from Debub Wollo and two from Semien Shewa administrative regions.

Muslims constitute 97 percent of the population, while the Oromo people represent 86 percent of residents, maintaining their traditional languages and customs.

With a population density of 131 people per square kilometer, the zone contains seven woredas and maintains Kemise as its administrative center.

The zone records only 5 percent of inhabitants with access to electricity and maintains a road density of 23.9 kilometers per thousand square kilometers.

Location: Amhara Region

GPS coordinates: 10.66667,40.00000

Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:02