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Hawassa was established in 1958 when Emperor Haile Selassie ordered the construction of a seasonal palace along Lake Awasa.
Hawassa
Ethiopia
Hawassa, known historically as Adare, is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region.
From the “History” section
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The city of Hawassa is one of the fast-growing cities in the region and has a city administration consisting of eight sub-cities.
Hawassa
Ethiopia
Hawassa, known historically as Adare, is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region.
From the “History” section
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The five largest ethnic groups in Hawassa are the Sidama, Amhara, Welayta, Oromo, and Gurage.
Hawassa
Ethiopia
Hawassa, known historically as Adare, is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region.
From the “Population” section
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Hawassa University, established in 1999, is the first university in Ethiopia to offer a Hotel Management degree program.
Hawassa
Ethiopia
Hawassa, known historically as Adare, is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region.
From the “Education” section
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Hawassa has a tropical savanna climate, with a lengthy wet season from March to October and a short dry season from November to February.
Hawassa
Ethiopia
Hawassa, known historically as Adare, is a city in Ethiopia, on the shores of Lake Hawassa in the Great Rift Valley. It is 273 km (170 mi) south of Addis Ababa via Bishoftu, 130 km (81 mi) east of Sodo, and 75 km (47 mi) north of Dilla. The town serves as the capital of the Sidama Region.
From the “Climate” section
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