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| Origin
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| The term “Adama” was pointed to have originated from an Oromo word—“Adaamii”. It is a name for tree types called “cactus” in English. According to local people, there were plenty of Adaamii trees in and around old Adama areas. More » |
| Physical
characteristics |
| Adama is situated within the Wonji Fault Belt, in the main structural systems of the Ethiopian Rift Valley. Geological studies indicate that the present physiography of the area is the result of volcano-tectonic activities occurred in the past and thus deposition of sediment largely of fluvial and lacustraine origin. More » |
| Location
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| Adama City is located at some 100 kilometers from Finfinne, on the southeast along the main road to Harar. Its grid references point that the City stretches between 80 33'
to 80 36' North latitude and 390
11' 57" to 390 21' 15" East longitude. Adama lies in somewhat warm and lower badda dare Climate. More » |
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