Majete | |
|---|---|
  Majete Location within Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 10°44′N 39°50′E / 10.733°N 39.833°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Amhara |
| Zone | Semien (North) Shewa |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 7,487 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Majete is a town in north-eastern Ethiopia. Located in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°44′N 39°50′E / 10.733°N 39.833°E.[1]
Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Karakore has an estimated total population of 10,859 of whom 5,553 were males and 5,306 were females.[2] The 1994 census reported this town had a total population of 6,247 of whom 2,922 were males and 3,325 were females. It is one of two towns in Antsokiyana Gemza woreda.
- ^ There is also references to another settlement Majete also called "Iruf Kolemo", with a latitude and longitude of 10°27′N 39°51′E / 10.450°N 39.850°E. It is unclear if these are simply different geographical coordinates for the same Majete.
- ^ CSA 2005 National Statistics Archived 2006-11-23 at the Wayback Machine, Table B.4