Irgalem

Sidama, Ethiopia

Region

settlement
GeoPoint: 6.75 , 38.4167  
CountryEthiopia
Population43.8k

About Irgalem

Irgalem (Amharic: ይርጋለም, Yïrgaläm) locally known as Diko Dalle alternate names include Yirgalem, Abosto, Dalle) is a town in southern Ethiopia. Surrounded by Lakes Woyima and Gidawo, it is located 260 kilometers south of Addis Ababa and 40 kilometers south of Awasa in the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. The town has a latitude and longitude of 6°45′N 38°25′E / 6.750°N 38.417°E and an elevation of 1776 meters. It is the largest settlement in Dale woreda. Postal service is provided by a main branch; electricity and telephone service are also available.

Region Types

nationalitiesadministrative districtdistrictsettlement

Translations

yirga ‘alem (sv)йирга-алем (ru)

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Region Info

Area Info

  • State: Sidama
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Population Info

    • Population: 43.8k inhabitants

    Sources: DBpedia
     — Date merged: 19.07.2021, 12:02