Haramaya

Haramaya (Oromo: Haramayaa or Haroomaayaa) is a town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia located in the Haro Maya district, East Hararghe Zone. The town has a latitude and longitude of 9°24′N 42°01′E with an elevation of 2047 meters above sea level.

Haramaya
Haramayaa
Town
Haramaya
Location within Ethiopia
Haramaya
Haramaya (Africa)
Coordinates: 9°24′N 42°01′E
CountryEthiopia
RegionOromia Region
ZoneEast Hararghe
WoredaHaro Maya
Elevation
2,047 m (6,716 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total15,317
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
ClimateCwb

Haramaya is 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Harar, on the road to Dire Dawa. It is located on Lake Haramaya a seasonal freshwater lake which supports a population of flamingo, as well as other birds.

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