Ambo | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Downtown Ambo (March 2006) | |
  Ambo Location within Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 8°59′N 37°51′E / 8.983°N 37.850°E | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Region |  Oromia |
| Zone | West Shewa |
| Elevation | 2,101 m (6,893 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 94,342 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 11 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Ambo (Oromo: Amboo, Amharic: አምቦ) is a town in west-central Ethiopia. Located in the West Shewa Zone of Oromia Region, west of Addis Ababa, it is the capital city of West Shewa zone.[1] This town has a latitude and longitude of 8°59′N 37°51′E / 8.983°N 37.850°E and an elevation of 2,101 meters.
Ambo is known for its mineral water, which is bottled outside of town; it is reportedly the most popular brand in Ethiopia.[2] Nearby attractions include Mount Wenchi to the south with its crater lake, and the Guder, Teltele and Huluka Falls. Ambo is also the location of a research station of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research; initiated in 1977, this station hosts research in protecting major crops in Ethiopia.[3] The town's market day is Tuesday, thursday and Saturday.[4]
- ^ Gemechu Shale, AU - Ogato. "T1 - Gendered knowledge and innovation in crop production and management practices: a case study of three rural communities in Ambo district, Ethiopia". Ty Jour.
- ^ Philip Briggs, Ethiopia: The Bradt Travel Guide, 3rd edition (Chalfont St Peters: Bradt, 2002), p. 483.
- ^ EARI list of research centers Archived 23 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 30 April 2009)
- ^ Matt Philips and Jean-Bernard Carillet, Ethiopia and Eritrea, third edition (n.p.: Lonely Planet, 2006), p. 237