[2], Languages of Addis Ababa as of 2007 Census[42], In the previous census, conducted in 1994, the city's population was reported to be 2,112,737, of whom 1,023,452 were men and 1,089,285 were women. The school is located on the border between Addis Ababa and Oromia regions which makes it more unique and special. The forefully annexed regions south of the Tekeze river are being restored to the Amhara region. Headquarters of the Ethiopian Federal Police, Light rail overpass at Mexico Square, Addis Ababa. The Entoto Mountains start among the northern suburbs. The Dutch Embassy in Ethiopia is located in a lush garden on the western outskirts of Addis Ababa. (Calverton: Macro International, 2008), Overseas Security Advisory Council – Ethiopia 2007 Crime and Safety Report, "What makes Ethiopia the world's best spot for tourism? Meskel Square is one of the noted squares in the city and is the site for the annual Meskel at the end of September annually when thousands gather in celebration. The hotel is surrounded by an incredibly beautiful landscaped garden with exotic plants and ornaments. The religion with the most believers in Addis Ababa is Ethiopian Orthodox with 74.7% of the population, while 16.2% are Muslim, 7.77% Protestant, and 0.48% Catholic. [24] The city lies at the foot of Mount Entoto and forms part of the watershed for the Awash. For the entire administrative council there were 404,783 households in 376,568 housing units with an average of 5.2 persons per household. Search for cities, towns, hotels, airports or other regions or districts in Addis Ababa. The city hosts the We Are the Future center, a child care center that provides children with a higher standard of living. Addis Abeba, January 12/202 1 – Some 1,873 cases and 53 deaths were identified in eight Woredas in Dawro Zone, and two Woredas of Bench Sheko Zone by the last week of December 2020, UNOCHA said. The City is partially powered by water at the Koka Reservoir. Dubbed the Pentagon, the 30-hectare site incorporates a castle with 12 towers, along with 520 meters of stone walls measuring up to 5-meter high. The African Union is now housed in a new headquarters built on the site of the demolished Akaki Prison, on land donated by Ethiopia for this purpose in the south western part of the city. View larger location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Ireland or view address, phone, fax, email, office hours, official website, consular services, social media channels, and head of mission (HOM). [7] The city lies a few miles west of the East African Rift which splits Ethiopia into two, between the Nubian Plate and the Somali Plate. Enter the name and choose a location from the list. Liaise with other security officers and companies to enhance security awareness. As the largest city in the country, Addis Ababa has a population of about 3,384,569 residents. Addis Ababa originally had a railway connection with Djibouti City, with a picturesque French style railway station, but this route has been abandoned. Public transport is through public buses from three different companies (Anbessa City Bus Service Enterprise, Sheger, Alliance), Light Rail or blue and white taxis. [45] In 2014, there were 63 public toilets in the city, with plans to build more. Other nobility and their staff and households settled in the vicinity, and Menelik expanded his wife's house to become the Imperial Palace which remains the seat of government in Addis Ababa today. Notable buildings include St George's Cathedral (founded in 1896 and also home to a museum), Holy Trinity Cathedral (once the largest Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral and the location of Sylvia Pankhurst's tomb) as well as the burial place of Emperor Haile Selassie and the Imperial family, and those who fought the Italian invasion during World War II. The home of Lucy, the most famous skeleton of Australopithecus and our oldest hominid ancestor, might not be the largest or most luxurious museum in the world, but it offers a wide collection of … Africa Hall is located across Menelik II avenue from this Palace and is where the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is headquartered as well as most UN offices in Ethiopia. [46] Values for other reported common indicators of the standard of living for Addis Ababa as of 2005[update] include the following: 0.1% of the inhabitants fall into the lowest wealth quintile; adult literacy for men is 93.6% and for women 79.95%, the highest in the nation for both sexes; and the civic infant mortality rate is 45 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, which is less than the nationwide average of 77; at least half of these deaths occurred in the infants' first month of life.[47]. Sport facilities include Addis Ababa and Nyala Stadiums. Before that, the Federal Government appointed Mr. Berhane Deressa to lead the temporary caretaker administration that served from 9 May 2006 to 30 October 2008 following the 2005 election crisis. There are several cozy terraces for customers. The city's immediate predecessor as capital of Ethiopia, Entoto, was situated on a high tableland and was found to be unsatisfactory because of its cold climate and an acute shortage of firewood. Ethiopia is administratively divided into regional states and chartered cities, zones, woreda (districts) and kebele (wards). The system is the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. Addis Ababa, January 15/2021(ENA) Regional and city administrations have held discussion about their election plans, security concerns and solutions at the Office of the Prime Minister today. In 1994 the predominant religion was also Ethiopian Orthodox with 82.0% of the population, while 12.7% were Muslim, 3.87% Protestant, and 0.78% Catholic. Addis Ababa is the country's commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center. Following reconstruction, Haile Selassie helped form the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and invited the new organisation to keep its headquarters in Addis Ababa. Various luxury services have also become available and the construction of shopping malls has recently increased. A few meters to the southwest of the Anwar Mosque is the Raguel Church built after the liberation by Empress Menen. "[49], Ethiopian Airlines has its headquarters on the grounds of Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. This situation forced the EPRDF-led Federal Government to assign a temporary administration until a new election was carried out. When they were originally established in 1992, there was a larger number of regions, but five regions were merged to form the multi-ethnic Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region later in 1992, following the first elections of regional councils on 21 June 1992.[2]. The buildings are very much Italian in style and there are many Italian restaurants, as well as small cafes, and European-style shopping centers.[59]. Click on the distance between link to see distane map. In recent years, new taxi companies have appeared, which uses other designs, including one large company using yellow sedan taxis. Prior to the establishment of present-day Addis Ababa the location was called Finfinne in the Oromo language, which attests the presence of hot springs. [4] The border between Amhara region and Tigray region is the historic border,i.e the Tekeze River. Search within Addis Ababa. (2007) (2015) Central Statistical Agency of … Addis Ababa Expat City & Insurance Guide. In 2015, the European Council on Tourism and Trade named Ethiopia the Number One tourist spot in the world. When the Derg took power in 1974 they relabeled the provinces as regions (kifle hager). The hotel is sure to appeal to connoisseurs of luxury who can choose a spacious room with a jacuzzi. [57], Notable taller architecture in Addis Ababa includes the CBE headquarters, NIB international bank, Zemen bank, Hibret bank, Huda Tower, Nani Tower, Bank Misr Building, as well as the approved Angola World Trade Center Tower, Abyssinia Bank Tower, Mexico Square Tower, and the $200m AU Conference Center and Office Complex.[58]. Ethiopia is a federation subdivided into ethno-linguistically based regional states (Oromo:Plural: Naannoota; singular: Naannoo); Amharic:plural: ክልሎች kililoch; singular: ክልል kilil) and chartered cities (plural: astedader akababiwach; singular: astedader akabibi). [10] The Sidama Region was created in June 2020. The word "kilil" more specifically means "reservation" or "protected area". ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election ... on June 5, the electoral board said on Friday, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks to quell political and ethnic violence in several regions. [60] The Ring Road has greatly helped to decongest and alleviate city traffic. [dubious – discuss]. The regions also have an executive committee, whose members are selected by the president from among the councilors and approved by the council. Addis Ababa In the capacity of Consultant, I have successfully undertaken the following various consultancy assignments for various international clients. As such the climate would be maritime if its elevation was not taken into account, as no month is above 22 °C (72 °F) in mean temperatures. As the largest city in the country, Addis Ababa has a population of about 3,384,569 residents. Ethiopia has often been called the original home of mankind because of various humanoid fossil discoveries like the Australopithecine Lucy. 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