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Delve into Afodo in Ethiopia
Afodo in the region of Benishangul-Gumuz Region is located in Ethiopia - some 291 mi or ( 469 km ) West of Addis Ababa , the country's capital .
Local time in Afodo is now 12:08 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Hora, Gambela, Belef Oha, Baro, and Bahir Dar. While being here, you might want to check out Hora . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Afodo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Asosa Zone
Asosa is one of the three Zones in Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. This Zone was named after the Asosa Sultanate, which had approximately the same boundaries. Asosa is bordered on the south by the Mao-Komo special woreda, on the west by Sudan, and on the northeast by the Kamashi. The largest town in this zone is Asosa. Its highest point is Mount Bambasi, located in the woreda of the same name.
Located at 10.33 34.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Menge, Ethiopia
Menge is a town in western Ethiopia. Located in the Asosa Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Menge has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:10|23|N|34|46|E||| | |name= }} with an elevation of 1123 meters above sea level. Records at the Nordic Africa Institute website provide details of a primary school in Menge in 1968.
Located at 10.38 34.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Menge (woreda)
Menge is one of the 20 woredas in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Asosa Zone, it is bordered by Asosa in the southwest, by Komesha in the west, by Sherkole in the north, by Kamashi Zone in the northeast, and by the Dabus River on the east which separates it from Oda Buldigilu. This woreda is named after its only town, Menge.
Located at 10.33 34.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Asosa
Asosa is a town in western Ethiopia and the capital of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region (or kilil) of Ethiopia. Located in the Asosa Zone, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:10|04|N|34|31|E||| | |name= }}, with an elevation of 1570 meters. This town has an airport with a 6398 × 152 ft (1950 × 46 m) paved runway. The airport's IATA code is HASO, and its ICAO code is HASO.
Located at 10.07 34.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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