Wag Hemra ( Amharic : ዋግ ኽምራ) is a Zone in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia . Its name is a combination of the former province of Wag , and the dominant local ethnic group, the Kamyr (or "Hemra") Agaw . Wag Hemra is bordered on the south by Semien Wollo , on the southwest by Debub (South) Gondar , on the west by Semen (North) Gondar , and on the north and east by the Tigray Region . Towns in Wag Hemra include Soqota .
20-521: Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), this Zone has a total population of 426,213, an increase of 54.64% over the 1994 census, of whom 213,845 are men and 212,368 women. With an area of 9,039.04 square kilometers, Wag Hemra has a population density of 47.15; 29,951 or 7.03% are urban inhabitants. A total of 102,098 households were counted in this Zone, which results in an average of 4.17 persons to
40-472: A drought risk rating of 622. 12°45′N 38°45′E / 12.750°N 38.750°E / 12.750; 38.750 Central Statistical Agency (Ethiopia) The Central Statistical Agency ( CSA ; Amharic : ማዕከላዊ ስታቲስቲክስ ኤጀንሲ) is an agency of the government of Ethiopia designated to provide all surveys and censuses for that country used to monitor economic and social growth, as well as to act as an official training center in that field. It
60-687: A household, and 98,222 housing units. The three largest ethnic groups reported in Wag Hemra were the Kamyr Agaw (52.92%), the Amhara (45.45%), and the Tigrayan (1.39%); all other ethnic groups made up 0.24% of the population. Amharic was spoken as a first language by 56.27%, 41.82% spoke Kamyr , and 1.67% spoke Tigrinya ; the remaining 0.24% spoke all other primary languages reported. 99.62% practiced Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity . The 1994 national census reported
80-621: A regular government activity as a result of the Addis Ababa conference of the African Statisticians from UNECA member countries in 1960. At first the collection of statistics was the responsibility of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, then in 1963, this activity became the function of the CSO, which was an autonomous unit under the Ministry of Planning and Development. In 1972 the CSO
100-524: A total population for this Zone of 275,615 in 70,474 households, of whom 139,301 were men and 136,314 women; 11,643 or 4.22% of its population were urban dwellers at the time. The three largest ethnic groups reported in Wag Hemra were the Kamyr Agaw (51.24%), the Amhara (47.18%), and the Tigrayan (1.5%); all other ethnic groups made up 0.08% of the population. Amharic was spoken as a first language by 50.92%, 46.85% spoke Kamyr , and 2.19% spoke Tigrinya ;
120-792: Is part of the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and Economic Development . The Directress General of the CSA is Samia Gutu . Before 9 March 1989 the CSA was known as the Central Statistical Office (CSO). The CSA has 25 branch offices. Besides the capital city of Addis Ababa , the cities and towns with offices are: Ambo , Arba Minch , chiro , Asayita , Assosa , Awasa , Bahir Dar , Debre Berhan , Dessie , Dire Dawa , Gambela , Goba , Gondar , Harar , Hosaena , Inda Selassie , Jijiga , Jimma , Mek'ele , Mizan Teferi , Adama , Negele Borana , Nekemte , and Sodo . National censuses of
140-500: Is still widely used. In 2000, the government moved the regional capital of Oromia from Addis Ababa to Adama, sparking considerable controversy. Critics of the move believed that the Ethiopian government wished to deemphasize Addis Ababa's location within Oromia. On the other hand, the government maintained that Addis Ababa "has been found inconvenient from the point of view of developing
160-557: The Amhara (34.53%), the Gurage (11.98%) and the Silte (5.02%); all other ethnic groups made up 9.45% of the population. Amharic was spoken as a first language by 59.25%, 26.25% spoke Oromo and 6.28% spoke Guragiegna ; the remaining 8.22% spoke all other primary languages reported. The majority of the inhabitants said they practiced Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity , with 63.62% of the population reporting they observed this belief, while 24.7% of
180-545: The East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa , the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east. Adama is a busy transportation center. The city is situated along the road that connects Addis Ababa with Dire Dawa . A large number of trucks use this same route to travel to and from the seaports of Djibouti and Asseb (though
200-615: The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development . On November 21, 2006 the CSA announced that it had been recognized by the World Bank 's Information Development team for being the best government agency in statistical information development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Adama Adama ( Oromo : Adaamaa , Amharic : አዳማ), formerly Nazreth ( Amharic : ናዝሬት ), is a one of the cities of Oromia Region of Ethiopia . Located in
220-527: The Oromo word adaamii , which means a cactus or a cactus-like tree. More specifically, adaamii means Euphorbia candelabrum , a tree of the spurge family, while hadaamii would mean Indian fig . Following World War II , Emperor Haile Selassie renamed the town after Biblical Nazareth , and this name was used for the remainder of the twentieth century. In 2000, the city officially reverted to its original Oromo name, Adama, though Nazareth
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#1732858653699240-600: The language, culture and history of the Oromo people". On 10 June 2005, the Oromo Peoples' Democratic Organization (OPDO), part of the ruling EPRDF coalition, officially announced plans to move the regional capital back to Addis Ababa. Languages spoken in Adama as of 2007 Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), this city has a total population of 220,212, an increase of 72.25% over
260-561: The latter is not currently used by Ethiopia, following the Eritrean-Ethiopian War ). Additionally, the new Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway runs through Adama. Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) (formerly Nazareth Technique College) is located in Adama. Adama Stadium is the home of Adama City FC , a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation league. The city name Adama may have been derived from
280-674: The latter is not currently used by Ethiopia, following the Eritrean-Ethiopian War ). Additionally, the new Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway runs through Adama. The Adama University was founded in 1993. Among the places of worship , they are predominantly found Christian churches and temples ( Oriental Orthodox : Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church , Muslim mosques and madresas ( jame'al habib :( imam shafi islamic university Protestant : Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus , Evangelical Christian : Kale Heywet Word of Life Church , Full Gospel Believers Church , Catholic : Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Abeba ). Adama Stadium
300-431: The national average of 1.01 hectare of land and a regional average of 0.51) and the equivalent of 0.9 heads of livestock. 8% of the population is in non-farm related jobs, compared to the national average of 25% and a Regional average of 21%. 35% of all eligible children are enrolled in primary school, and 5% in secondary schools. 100% of the zone is exposed to malaria , and none to Tsetse fly . The memorandum gave this zone
320-484: The population and housing have been taken in 1984, 1994, and 2007. Information from the 1994 and 2007 censuses are available online. While the practice of keeping statistical information in Ethiopia has been traced back as far as the sixteenth century, the need for systematic statistical information that could be used for economic management was recognized as a priority in 1957. In 1960 compiling statistical information became
340-416: The population recorded in the 1994 census, of whom 108,872 are men and 111,340 women. With an area of 29.86 square kilometers, Adama has a population density of 7,374.82; all are urban inhabitants. A total of 60,174 households were counted in this city, which results in an average of 3.66 persons to a household, and 59,431 housing units. The four largest ethnic groups reported in Adama were the Oromo (39.02%),
360-430: The population were Muslim , and 10.57% were Protestant . The 1994 national census reported this town had a total population of 127,842 of whom 61,965 were males and 65,877 were females. Adama is a busy transportation center. The city is situated along the road that connects Addis Ababa with Dire Dawa . A large number of trucks use this same route to travel to and from the seaports of Djibouti and Asseb (though
380-426: The remaining 0.04% spoke all other primary languages reported. 99.6% practiced Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity . According to a May 24, 2004 World Bank memorandum, 5% of the inhabitants of Wag Hemra have access to electricity, this zone has a road density of 30.3 kilometers per 1000 square kilometers (compared to the national average of 30 kilometers), the average rural household has 0.9 hectares of land (compared to
400-680: Was reorganized in Proclamation 303/1972, and was responsible for the Planning Commission. The CSO was once again restructured on 9 March 1989, when it was renamed as the CSA and was directly responsible to the Council of Ministers . It was once again placed under a Ministry, the Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation in October 1996, and transferred to its present position in September 2001, under
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