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Explore Sakela in Ethiopia
Sakela in the region of Oromiya Region is a town in Ethiopia - some 20 mi or ( 32 km ) North of Addis Ababa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sakela is now 09:19 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tulu Lench'a, Sululta, Sakela, Obori, and Mich'ire. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tulu Lench'a . Where to go and what to see in Sakela ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Wuchale (woreda)
Wuchale is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. It was part of former woreda of Wuchalena Jido which was separated for Jido and Wuchale woredas.. Part of the Semien Shewa Zone, Wuchale is bordered on the south by Berehna Aleltu, on the west by Mulona Sululta, on the northwest by Yaya Gulelena Debre Liban, on the northeast by the Amhara Region, on the east by Abichuna Gne'a, and on the southeast by Kembibit. Towns in Wuchale include Muka and Turi.
Located at 9.42 38.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Sululta
Sululta is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. It was part of former Mulona Sululta woreda which was separated for Mulo and Sululta woredas. Part of the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, Sululta is bordered on the south by the city of Addis Ababa, on the west by the Mulo and Mirab Shewa Zone, on the north by Semien Shewa Zone, and on the east by Bereh. Towns in Sululta include Chancho, Durba, Muger Sheleko, Rob Gebeya, Sululta and Segno Gebeya.
Located at 9.17 38.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Mount Entoto
Mount Entoto is the highest peak overlooking the city of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Mount Entoto is part of the Entoto mountain chain, reaching 3,200 meters above sea level. It is also a historical place where Menelik II resided and built his palace, when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred mountain and holds many monasteries. It is also notable as the location of a number of celebrated churches, including Saint Raguel and Saint Mary.
Located at 9.12 38.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Durba
Durba is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, about 70km north of Addis Ababa, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:9|26|N|38|39|E|region:ET_type:city|| |primary |name= }} with an elevation of 2450 meters above sea level. The town sits above the canyon of the Muger River, near the largest falls of the Muger.
Located at 9.43 38.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Semien Shewa Zone (Oromia)
Semien Shewa (or "North Shewa") is one of the Zones of the Ethiopian Region of Oromia. Semien Shewa takes its name from the kingdom or former province of Shewa. Semien Shewa is bordered on the south by Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, on the southwest by Mirab Shewa, on the north by the Amhara Region, and on the southeast by Misraq Shewa. Towns and cities in Semien Shewa include Debre Libanos, Fiche and Gebre Guracha.
Located at 9.50 38.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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