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Delve into Sisa in Ethiopia

Sisa in the region of Gambela is a city in Ethiopia - some 278 mi or ( 447 km ) West of Addis Ababa , the country's capital .

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Current time in Sisa is now 11:23 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tocanu, Gambela, Bonga, Awasa, and Asosa. While being here, make sure to check out Tocanu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sisa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Gambela Zuria

Gambela Zuria ("Greater Gambela") is one of the woredas in the Gambela Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Anuak Zone, Gambela Zuria is bordered on the south by Abobo, on the west by Itang special woreda, and on the north and east by the Oromia Region. Gambela, which is the capital of the Region, is surrounded by this woreda. Elevations in Gambela range 400–600 meters above sea level; the high point is Mount Mesengo den Ch'aka. Rivers include the Baro.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.17 34.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Gambela Region, Woredas of Ethiopia

Administrative Zone 1 (Gambela)

Administrative Zone 1 was one of the three zones of the Ethiopian Region of Gambela. This zone was bordered on the south by Administrative Zone 2, on the west by Administrative Zone 3 and on the north and east by the Oromia Region. It was later added to Anuak Zone. Towns and cities in this zone included Itang and Gambela. The terrain is mostly flat; rivers include the Baro, which is the only navigable river in Ethiopia, and the Alwero.

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Located at 8.33 34.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Gambela Region, Zones of Ethiopia

Gambela, Ethiopia

Gambela is a city and separate woreda in Ethiopia and the capital of the Gambela Region or kilil. Located in Anuak Zone, at the confluence of the Baro River and its tributary the Jajjaba, the city has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|15|N|34|35|E||| |primary |name= }} and an elevation of 526 meters. It is surrounded by Gambela Zuria. Gambela is important because bridges over both the Baro and the Jajjaba are located in that city.

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Located at 8.25 34.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Gambela Region

Gebba River

The Gebba is a river of southwestern Ethiopia. It is a tributary of the Baro River, which is created when the Gebba joins the Birbir at latitude and longitude {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|14|28|N|34|57|39|E|region:ET_type:river |primary |name= }}.

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Located at 8.24 34.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Oromia Region, Rivers of Ethiopia

Birbir River

The Birbir River of southwestern Ethiopia is a tributary of the Baro River, which it creates when it joins the Gebba at latitude and longitude {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|14|28|N|34|57|39|E| | |name= }}. It is politically important because its course defines part of the boundary between the Mirab Welega and Illubabor Zones of the Oromia Region. Richard Pankhurst notes that the Birbir is important for discovery in 1904 of deposits of platinum along its course.

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Located at 8.24 34.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Oromia Region, Rivers of Ethiopia