Akaky Kaliti (Amharic: አቃቂ ቃሊቲ ክፍለ ከተማ), also spelled Akaki Kality, is a district (sub-city) of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As of 2011 its population was of 195,273.[1] Formerly, Akaky Kaliti was known as Woreda 26.
Akaky Kaliti
አቃቂ ቃሊቲ ክፍለ ከተማ | |
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.png) Akaky Kaliti (red) within Addis Ababa | |
  Akaky Kaliti Location in Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 8°53′40.92″N 38°46′23.52″E | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| City | Addis Ababa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 118.08 km2 (45.59 sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 195,273[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
| Area code | (+251) 11 |
Many industries are found in this sub-city of Addis Ababa.
Geography
The district is the southernmost suburb of the city and borders with the districts of Nifas Silk-Lafto and Bole. Driving further East (pass the toll highway at Tulu Deemtu), you will enter the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne. Once you leave the city of Addis Ababa borders, the first town you will come across will be Galan, and further East will be the town of Dukam.
Notable places
- Kaliti Prison, a notorious prison where many journalists are held
Listo of places
- Endorro
- Koye
Admin Level: 10
- Habitate
Admin Level: 1
- Adiss
- Akaki Bota
- Akaki Beseka
- Akaki Kaliti
- Kebena
- Gelan Bota
- Saris
- Saris Abo Area
- Selbane
- Tug Kebena
- Tulu Dimitu
References
External links
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