Shashamane

Shashemene Shaashamannee (in Oromo)
City
[[File:Magaalaa Shaashamanne e -shaashee.png]] From top, left to right: Main road of Shashemene; Black Lion Museum; fruits produced in Shashemene, and Abijatta-Shalla National Park
Nickname:  Shashe
Motto:  Best Business Center
Shashemene Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 7°12′N 38°36′E
Country	Ethiopia
Region	Oromia
Zone	West Arsi
Area
• Total	17.19 km2 (6.64 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	407,000
• Estimate  (mid 2022)	408,368
• Density	23,700/km2 (61,300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Climate	Cwb

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Shashamane (Oromo: Shaashamannee, Amharic: ሻሸመኔ) is a city in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Oromia Region with a 2007 Census population of 100,454, but with an estimated 208,368 inhabitants in mid 2022; the town is known for its Rastafarian community. The town has numerous sub-cities, namely Abosto, Alelu, Arada, Awasho, Dida boqe, Bulchana, Burqa Gudina, Kuyera, Awasho Dhenqu, Aleche Harebate, Edola burqa, Alelu Ilu, Bute filicha, Kerara filicha, Ilala Qorke, Meja Dema, and Bulchana Deneba. The resort of Wondo Genet lies near Shashamane, as does the Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary.