Robe, more commonly known as Bale Robe (in order to differentiate it from other towns in Ethiopia which are also called Robe), is a town and separate woreda in south-central Ethiopia. Located in the Bale Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 7°7′N 40°0′E with an elevation of 2,492 metres (8,176 ft) above sea level. It is located about 430 kilometers by road from Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. Let's delve into various aspects of this Ethiopian town.
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Bale is divided from the southern Guji and Borana regions by the Genale River, which forms part of the southern boundary. Arid plains, highland plateaus, woodlands, and mountain ranges are all part of Bale's diversified topography. There are many climates and ecosystems, which produce a wide range of flora and fauna, including numerous endemic species. The Wabe Shebelle River, which marks Bale's northern boundary, has carved out numerous deep canyons that serve as physical barriers to the surrounding regions.
Location and Accessibility
Discover the geographic location of Bale Robe on the interactive map. Located in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
Robe shares Robe Airport (ICAO code HAGB, IATA GOB) with neighboring Goba. Ethiopian Airlines has a scheduled flight four times a week connecting it to the capital Addis Ababa and to the southern city Arba Minch.
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Demographics
The 2007 national census reported a total population for Robe of 44,382, of whom 22,543 were men and 21,839 were women. The plurality of inhabitants said they were Muslim, with 48.08% of the population reporting they observed this belief, while 45.02% of the population practised Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity and 6.13% were Protestant.
The 1994 national census reported this town had a total population of 21,516 of whom 10,462 were males and 11,054 were females.
Economy and Education
The main market day is Thursday, with a smaller market working on Tuesdays and Sundays at another place in the town.
As of 2013, there are schools for secondary education in Bale Robe. There is also a teachers-training college, and university here called Madawalabu University.
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History
The modern province was created in 1960 out of the province of Harerge south of the Shebelle by the Haile Selassie regime. The lowlands of both Bale and Harerge encompassed Ethiopia's portion of the Ogaden.
Beginning in 1963, Waqo Gutu led a rebellion which at one point involved all of Bale. The Ethiopian military was not able to put it down until 1969.
Tourist Attractions
Notable tourist attractions include the Sof Omar Caves, which lie to the east.
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