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Delve into Metu in Ethiopia
Metu in the region of Oromiya Region with its 29,648 residents is a city in Ethiopia - some 222 mi or ( 357 km ) West of Addis Ababa , the country's capital .
Current time in Metu is now 12:20 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Addis Ababa " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yayu, Limu, K'idame Gebeya, Hurumu, and Gore. While being here, make sure to check out Yayu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Metu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Metu, Ethiopia
Metu is a market town and separate woreda in southwestern Ethiopia. Located in the Illubabor Zone of the Oromia Region (or kilil) along the Sor River, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|18|N|35|35|E||| | |name= }} and an altitude of 1605 meters. Metu was the capital of the former Illubabor Province from 1978 until the adoption of the new constitution in 1995.
Located at 8.30 35.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Metu Zuria
Metu Zuria is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Illubabor Zone, Metu Zuria is bordered on the south by Ale, on the southwest by Bure, on the west by the Kelem Welega Zone, on the north by Darimu, on the northeast by Supena Sodo, on the east by Yayu and on the southeast by Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region. The former Metu worida was separated for Bicho, Bilo Nopha and Metu Zuria woredas and Metu Town.
Located at 8.25 35.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Gore Airport
For the New Zealand airport see Gore Aerodrome Gore Airport is an airport in Gore, Ethiopia. Located at an elevation of 2006 meters above sea level, this airport has one unpaved runway 1198 meters long.
Located at 8.16 35.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Gore, Ethiopia
Gore is a town in southwestern Ethiopia. Located south of Metu in the Illubabor Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|9|N|35|31|E||| | |name= }} and an elevation of 2085 meters. Gore is known for its honey. The map attached to C. W. Gwynn's account of his 1908/09 triangulation survey of southern Ethiopia shows that Gore had a telegraph station.
Located at 8.15 35.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Darimu
Darimu is one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. This woreda takes its name from the name of the region it lies in, "Darimu", which is mentioned in Alexander Bulatovich's book, From Entotto to the River Baro, published in 1897. Part of the Illubabor Zone, Darimu is bordered on the south by Metu, on the west and north by the Kelem Welega Zone, and on the east by Supena Sodo. The major town in Darimu is Dipa. Coffee is an important cash crop of this woreda.
Located at 8.50 35.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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