Awash, Ethiopia

Awash Subah is a market town in central Ethiopia. Located in Administrative Zone 3 of the Afar Region, above a gorge on the Awash River, after which the town is named, the town lies on the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, which crosses the gorge by a bridge there. It is the largest settlement in Awash Fentale woreda.

For the river, see Awash River.
This article is about the town in Ethiopia. For a definition of the term "awash", see the Wiktionary entry awash.
Awash Subah
Hawaash Subac Kiilo
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Awash Subah Kilo
Awash City Administration is fast growing City in Afar Region
Awash Subah
Location within Ethiopia
Awash Subah
Location within the Horn of Africa
Awash Subah
Location within Africa
Coordinates: 8°59′N 40°10′E
Country Ethiopia
RegionAfar Region
ZoneAdministrative Zone 3 (Afar)
Government
 • TypeTown Administration
 • MayorIbrahim Ali (Assigned Currently)
Elevation
986 m (3,235 ft)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total11,053 (est)
ClimateBSh

Awash lies outside the Awash National Park, which is known for its wildlife, for the Mount Fentale caldera and for the Filwoha Hot Springs. Its market is held on Mondays, where Afar and Kereyu crafts can be found.

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