Negele Arsi

Arsi Negele is a town in southern Ethiopia about 225 km south of the capital Addis Ababa. It is located in the largest province of Ethiopia's Oromiya region in the Arsi.

• 2.1 Economics
• 2.2 Water supply
• 2.3 Agriculture

Geography

Arsi Negele is located near the lake in Abiyata Abijatta - Shalla National Park. The area is characterized by savannah and acacia woodlands.

Climate

Temperatures vary between 45 ° C at maximum and 5 ° C in minimum. Rain falls from March to April and from June to September, the average annual rainfall is 500 mm.

Demographics

The population of Arsi Negele is growing strongly and has almost tripled in the last 25 years:

Economy and infrastructure

Economy

A major industry in Arsi Negele is burning brandy, but also tourism. Because of the proximity to the Shala National Park and the Lake Langano, the hotels are popular in the city. In the countryside, people earn their living primarily with the charcoal burners of charcoal.

Water supply

The city draws its water from the nearby Abiyata lake, the water level of the lake drops but continuous, so that there will be gaps in the water supply.

Agriculture

In the area around the city especially maize, dwarf millet, red beans, wheat and sorghum is grown. Nevertheless, the people in the region are dependent on relief supplies.

Swell

• Place in Oromia
• Place in Africa