Sek’a Was
in Oromiya, Ethiopia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Tiya (Unesco heritage, 74 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.500 and 38.667 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 30' 0" and E 38° 40' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Birr - ETB
Spoken languages:
Amharic, English, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:07 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:07 am and 6:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.941 and -140.169 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakaui
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ethiopia. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Explore Sek’a Was

Sek’a Was in Oromiya is located in Ethiopia about 33 mi (or 54 km) north of Addis Ababa, the country's capital.

Local time in Sek’a Was is now 07:07 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Addis Ababa with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Sek’a Was. The closest airport in Ethiopia is Bole International Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tiya in a distance of 74 mi (or 119 km), South.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa and Semera. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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Where there is Hope GCF sm.m4v

Published: November 11, 2010
Length: 09:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Grace Center Foundation

Take a look at the women when they first come to Grace Center and the women after receiving a new life!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Semien Shewa Zone (Oromia)

Semien Shewa (or "North Shewa") is one of the Zones of the Ethiopian Region of Oromia. Semien Shewa takes its name from the kingdom or former province of Shewa. Semien Shewa is bordered on the south by Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, on the southwest by Mirab Shewa, on the north by the Amhara Region, and on the southeast by Misraq Shewa. Towns and cities in Semien Shewa include Debre Libanos, Fiche and Gebre Guracha.

Located at 9.5, 38.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oromia Region, Zones of Ethiopia

Yaya Gulele

Yaya Gulele is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. It was part of former Yaya Gulelena Debre Liban which was separated for Debre Libanos and Yaya Gulele woredas.. Part of the Semien Shewa Zone, Yaya Gulele is bordered on the south by Mulona Sululta, on the southwest by the Muger River which separates it from the Mirab Shewa Zone, on the west by Degem, on the north by Gerar Jarso, on the north east by the Debre Libanos, and on the east by Wuchale.

Located at 9.5, 38.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oromia Region, Woredas of Ethiopia

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