Arada (district of Addis Ababa)
Arada | |
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District of Addis Ababa | |
.png) Arada (red) within Addis Ababa | |
  Arada Location in Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 9°2′9.6″N 38°45′8.28″E / 9.036000°N 38.7523000°E | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| City | Addis Ababa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.91 km2 (3.83 sq mi) |
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| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 225,999[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
| Area code | (+251) 11 |
Arada is one of the 10 subcities of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. As of 2011 its population was of 225,999.[1]
Geography
The district is located in the northern area of the city, nearby the centre. It borders with the districts of Gullele, Yeka, Kirkos, Lideta and Addis Ketema.
Main sights
Arada is known as the center of the old and the new generation artistic, social and urban life style. Its main sights include St. George's Cathedral, the great Menelik II Square, the Hager Fikir Theatre, the Taitu Hotel, Charles de Gaulle Square and many other historical areas and structures.
Education
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Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba, an international school operated by the Italian government, is in Arada.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Arada Archived January 11, 2013, at the Wayback Machine". City Government of Addis Ababa.
- ^ "Dove siamo" (Archive). Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba. Retrieved on October 19, 2015.
External links
- "Arada" (Map). Google Maps.
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