Dembecha

Dembecha is a town in northwestern Ethiopia 349 km north of Addis Ababa. Located in the Mirab Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°33′N 37°29′E with an elevation of 2083 meters above sea level. It is one of three towns in Dembecha woreda.

Dembecha
Town
Dembecha
Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 10°3′N 37°29′E
CountryEthiopia
RegionAmhara
ZoneWest Gojjam
Elevation
2,083 m (6,834 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total15,008
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Located near Dembecha are hot springs, which were well known and popular throughout Gojjam. Other landmarks include a venerable monastery.

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