Hamar people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 46,532 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| South Ethiopia Regional State | |
| Languages | |
| Hamer | |
| Religion | |
| Animism |
The Hamar (also spell as Hamer) are rural-agropastoral community located in the mountainous and lowland areas of the Lower Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia. They speak Hamar language, a South Omotic language. However, it is not taught in schools and not used in government institutions. They primarily engaged in livestock herding but also farming.