Alemaya
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Alemaya ዓለማያ; Haramaya Haramaya |
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 Alemaya
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| Coordinates: 9°24′N 42°01′E / 9.400°N 42.017°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Oromia |
| Zone | Misraq Hararghe Zone |
| Elevation | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 15,317 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Alemaya (also transliterated Alem Maya; Oromo: Haramaya) is a town in east-central Ethiopia. Located in the Misraq Hararghe Zone of the Oromia Region, the town has a latitude and longitude of 9°24′N 42°01′E / 9.400°N 42.017°ECoordinates: 9°24′N 42°01′E / 9.400°N 42.017°E with an elevation of 2047 meters above sea level.
Alemaya is 10km west of Harar, on the road to Dire Dawa. It is located on Lake Alemaya, a seasonal freshwater lake which supports a population of flamingo, as well as other birds.
Alemaya is home to Haramaya University (formerly Alemaya University). The University was originally established as an agricultural technical college, with assistance from Oklahoma State University. Although classes started 5 November 1956, the University was formally inaugurated by Emperor Haile Selassie 16 January 1958. By 1967 Alemaya had telephone service.
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