Oromiya, Ethiopia · Africa
Shashamane sits on the route: 25 minutes from Kuyera, 46km from Lake Langano.
Shashamane is a city located in Oromiya, Ethiopia. With a population of 208,400, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Shashamane 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 Shashamane to your route.
Shashamane (Oromo: Shaashamannee, Amharic: ሻሸመኔ) is a city in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Oromia Region with a 2007 Census population of 100,454, but with an estimated 208,368 inhabitants in mid 2022; the town is known for its Rastafarian community. A couple of years ago, the current town administration made aRead more
determined move to speed up the development of the town and answer the questions of the residents and is one of the fast urbanizing urban centers in Oromia Regional State and has seventeen (17) sub-cities. Namely Abosto, Alelu, Arada, Awasho, Dida boqe, Bulchana, Burqa Gudina, Kuyera, Awasho Dhenqu, Aleche Harebate, Edola burqa, Alelu Ilu, Bute filicha, Kerara filicha, Ilala Qorke, Meja Dema, and Bulchana Deneba. The resort of Wondo Genet lies near Shashamane, as does the Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Shashamane is located in Oromiya, Ethiopia, Africa. The coordinates are 7.2000 latitude, 38.6000 longitude.
Shashamane has a population of approximately 208,400 people, making it a city in Ethiopia.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
beach
The one Ethiopian Rift lake safe to swim in, its brown bilharzia-free water backed by the Arsi Mountains. Sits directly on the main road south from Addis Ababa, making it the standard first stop on the Rift route.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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