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Gelma in the region of Oromiya Region is a place located in Ethiopia - some 23 mi or ( 37 km ) South-West of Addis Ababa , the country's capital .
Local time in Gelma is now 02:07 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Dikhil, Tulu, Teji, Sebeta, and Roge. When in this area, you might want to check out Dikhil . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Gelma ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Not only drought in Horn of Africa. Erosion after heavy rains in Sebeta, Ethiopia
Sebeta creeks are discharging not only water but are heavily loaded with sediments too. The rainfall events in August 2011 bring strong erosion of the surface. Surface runoff is in this region close t ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Walmara
Walmara is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, it is bordered on the south by the Sebeta Hawas, on the west by Mirab Shewa Zone, on the north by Mulo, on the northeast by the Sululta, and on the east by the city of Addis Ababa. Towns in Walmara include and Menagesha Kolobo. Town of Holeta Genet was separated from Walmara.
Located at 8.92 38.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Ejerie
Ejerie is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mirab Shewa Zone, it is bordered on the south by the Debub Mirab (Southwest) Shewa Zone, on the west by Dendi, on the northwest by Jeldu, on the north by Meta Robi, on the northeast by Adda Berga, and on the east by Walmara. The major town in Ejerie is Addis Alem, after which the woreda is sometimes named. The source of the Awash River, Mount Warqe, lies in this woreda.
Located at 8.92 38.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Sebeta Hawas
Sebeta Hawas is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, Sebeta Hawas is on the southwest by Debub Mirab Shewa Zone, on the northwest by Walmara, on the north by Burayu, on the northeast by the city of Addis Ababa, and on the heast by the Akaki. The Awash River defines this woreda's boundary with Debub Mirab Shewa Zone. The towns in Sebeta Hawas include Awash Kunture, and Tefki. The town of Sebeta was separated from this woreda.
Located at 8.75 38.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Sebeta
Sebeta is a town and separate woreda in central Ethiopia. Located in the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|55|N|38|37|E||| | |name= }} and an elevation of 2,356 meters (7,730 feet) above sea level. At Sebeta is a school for the blind. It became part of the Haile Selassie I Foundation in 1959, and construction on a new building began 4 October 1962.
Located at 8.92 38.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Elu (woreda)
Elu is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Debub Mirab Shewa Zone, Elu is bordered on the south by Becho, on the west by Dawo, on the north by Mirab Shewa Zone, and on the east by the Awash which spearates it from Alem Gena. Towns in Elu include Asgori and Teji. The August 2006 floods affected Elu, causing widespread damage. In this woreda—combined with Sebata, Awas, and Ejerie woredas—14,790 persons were affected and 2,052 people displaced.
Located at 8.75 38.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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