Fun facts about Jimma
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Jimma was originally named Hirmata and served as the capital of the Kingdom of Jimma.
Jimma
Ethiopia
Jimma 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.
From the “History” section
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The Italian colonial regime developed the present town of Jimma on the Awetu River in the 1930s.
Jimma
Ethiopia
Jimma 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.
From the “History” section
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Jimma has a long annual wet season from March to October.
Jimma
Ethiopia
Jimma 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.
From the “Climate” section
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The Palace of Abba Jifar is one of the few buildings that have survived from the time of the Jimma Kingdom.
Jimma
Ethiopia
Jimma 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.
From the “Points of interest” section
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Football is the most popular sport in Jimma, with the Jimma University Stadium being the largest venue.
Jimma
Ethiopia
Jimma 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.
From the “Sports” section
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