Oromiya, Ethiopia · Africa
207,400
Population
Africa
Continent
Addis_Ababa
Timezone
ET
Country Code
Bishoftu (Oromo: Bishooftuu; Amharic: ቢሾፍቱ) is a city in central Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it sits at an elevation of 1,920 metres (6,300 ft). It was formerly known as Debre Zeyit (Amharic: ደብረ ዘይት, lit. 'Mount of Olives'). The town serves as the primary airbase of the Ethiopian Air Force. Bishoftu is located 47.9 kilometres (29.8 mi) southeast of Addis Ababa along its route 4 highway. It is a resort town, known for its several lakes.
Coordinates
8.7523°, 38.9785°
Region/State
Oromiya
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Country
Ethiopia
Region
Oromiya
Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Population
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