Haramaya
Haramaya
Haramayaa | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 9°24′N 42°01′E / 9.400°N 42.017°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Oromia Region |
| Zone | East Hararghe |
| Woreda | Haro Maya |
| Elevation | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 15,317 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Haramaya (Oromo: Haramayaa or Haroomaayaa) is a town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia located in the Haro Maya district, East Hararghe Zone. The town has a latitude and longitude of 9°24′N 42°01′E / 9.400°N 42.017°E with an elevation of 2047 meters above sea level.
Haramaya is 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Harar, on the road to Dire Dawa. It is located on Lake Haramaya a seasonal freshwater lake which supports a population of flamingo, as well as other birds.