Kofele | |
|---|---|
  Kofele Location of Kofele in Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 07°00′N 38°45′E / 7.000°N 38.750°E | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Region |  Oromia |
| Zone | West Arsi Zone |
| Woreda | Kofele |
| Elevation | 2 695 m (8 842 ft) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
• Total | 13 127 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Kofele is a town in Oromia Region Ethiopia, and the administrative center of the Kofele woreda. Located in the West Arsi Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 7°00′N 38°45′E / 7.000°N 38.750°E with an elevation of 2695 meters above sea level.
According to the Oromia Regional government, there are two telephone stations and a post office agent in Kofele. Primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools are present, as well as medical and veterinary clinics. Although electricity is available, there are no fuel stations. Recently there are financial institution such as banks that are installing their branches in Kofele.[2]
- ^ "2005 National Statistics, Table B.4". Archived from the original on 2008-07-31. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
- ^ Socio-economic profile of Arsi Zone Government of Oromia Region (last accessed 1 August 2006).