Jan Meda

Jan Meda Sport Ground or Jan Meda, is a large field in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With an area of 25,000 square kilometers, the sport ground hosts Jan Meda International Cross Country as well as social and religious events, most notability, the Timkat celebration held there.

Jan Meda
Ethiopian Orthodox Church priests celebrating Timkat at Jan Meda in 2015
Full nameJan Meda Sport Ground
LocationAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Coordinates9.042882796108058°N 38.76887336622927°E / 9.042882796108058; 38.76887336622927
Current use
  • Sporting
  • Social
  • Religious celebration (e.g Timkat celebration)

Commissioned by Emperor Menelik II to commemorate Ethiopian victory during 1896 Battle of Adwa, the ground is dedicated to St. George. Menelik, his royal family and entourages used the field for horse racing and polo. Jan Meda is a compound word of Jan (Janhoy, meaning "His Majesty King") and Meda ("field"). Thus, it is called "King's field". Jan Meda is a large open space located in north-eastern of Addis Ababa.

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