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Bale Robe

Oromiya, Ethiopia · Africa

About Bale Robe

Bale Robe sits on the route: 25 minutes from Goba, 41km from Mount Tullu Dimtu.

Bale Robe is a town located in Oromiya, Ethiopia. With a population of 31,400, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Bale Robe sits in Ethiopia. It's in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bale Robe to your route.

About Bale Robe

Madda Walabu University (MWU) is a public university located in Robe, Bale Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Established in March 2005 and officially inaugurated in 2006, it is an autonomous public higher education institution under the Ethiopian Ministry of Education. The university's main campus is situated

Read more approximately 430 km (270 mi) southeast of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The university operates three campuses in Robe, Goba, and Shashemene. It offers 116 academic programmes, comprising 52 undergraduate, 58 master's, and six doctoral programmes, delivered through 79 departments organized under six colleges and three schools. Its principal academic and research focus areas include agriculture, tourism, biodiversity, and health sciences.

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Where is Bale Robe located?

Bale Robe is located in Oromiya, Ethiopia, Africa. The coordinates are 7.1229 latitude, 40.0041 longitude.

What is the population of Bale Robe?

Bale Robe has a population of approximately 31,400 people, making it a town in Ethiopia.

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Quick Information

Population
31,400
Continent
Africa
Country
Ethiopia
Region
Oromiya
Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
7.1229, 40.0041

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Worth the detour from Bale Robe

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Mount Tullu Dimtu

At 4,385 m the highest peak in southern Ethiopia, reached by a rough gravel road said to be the third highest in Africa. It crosses the Sanetti Plateau, the largest Afroalpine moorland on the continent and stronghold of the Ethiopian wolf.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Bale Robe

  • 41 kmMount Tullu DimtuAt 4,385 m the highest peak in southern Ethiopia, reached by a rough gravel road said to be the third highest in Africa. It crosses the Sanetti Plateau, the largest Afroalpine moorland on the continent and stronghold of the Ethiopian wolf.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bale Robe.

Goba

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

12 km awayPop. 66,500

Āsasa

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

89 km awayPop. 42,900

Īteya

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

141 km awayPop. 31,100

Sīrē

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

145 km awayPop. 21,300

Shashamane

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

155 km awayPop. 208,400

Mek’ī

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

174 km awayPop. 75,200

Ch’iko

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

194 km awayPop. 49,500

Metahāra

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

198 km awayPop. 23,403

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