Oromiya, Ethiopia · Africa
Shakiso sits on the route: 30 minutes from Kibre Mengist.
Shakiso is a town located in Oromiya, Ethiopia. With a population of 47,500, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Shakiso 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 Shakiso to your route.
Shakiso is a town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Located in the Guji Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 5°45′N 38°55′E and an elevation of 1758 meters above sea level.
Two of the major mines of Ethiopia are located near Shakiso: the Lega Dembi gold and the Kenticha tantalum mines. TheRead more
Lega Dembi Mine was acquired by MIDROC gold, which between 1998 and 2008 extracted 34 metric tons from the mines, earning 466 million dollars. However, MIDROC has announced in 2009 that the deposits at Lega Dembi are almost exhausted. Shakiso is served by an airport (ICAO code HASK, IATA SKR).
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Shakiso is located in Oromiya, Ethiopia, Africa. The coordinates are 5.7649 latitude, 38.9101 longitude.
Shakiso has a population of approximately 47,500 people, making it a town in Ethiopia.
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