Jimma

Jimma (Oromo: Jimmaa) is the largest city in southwestern Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It is a special zone of the Oromia Region and is surrounded by Jimma Zone. It has a latitude and longitude of 7°40′N 36°50′E. Prior to the 2007 census, Jimma was reorganized administratively as a special Zone.

Jimma
Jimmaa
Scenery in Jimma
Nickname: 
Jimmaa Abbaa Jifaar
Jimma
Location within Ethiopia
Jimma
Jimma (Africa)
Coordinates: 7°40′N 36°50′E
CountryEthiopia
RegionOromia
ZoneJimma
Elevation
1,780 m (5,840 ft)
Population
 (2007)
  Total207,000
  Estimate 
(2021)
239,022
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
Area code47
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