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'''Holeta''' ([[Oromo language|Oromo]]: ''Holataa'') is a town |
'''Holeta''' ([[Oromo language|Oromo]]: ''Holataa'') is a town in the [[Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne|special zone]] of [[Oromia Region]], [[Ethiopia]]. It has a latitude and longitude of {{coord|9|3|N|38|30|E}} and an altitude of 2391 meters above sea level. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Holeta came into existence with the construction of the Addis Ababa - [[ |
Holeta came into existence with the construction of the Addis Ababa - [[Ejere (town)|Addis Alem]] road, and houses in the latter town were dismantled and brought to this new settlement. It became the new "country retreat" for Emperor [[Menelik II of Ethiopia|Menelik II]] and Empress [[Taytu Betul]]<ref>Chris Proutky, ''Empress Taytu and Menilek II: Ethiopia 1883-1910'' (Trenton: The Red Sea Press, 1986), p. 244</ref> According to [[Richard Pankhurst (academic)|Richard Pankhurst]], when the couple were in residence, its population would mushroom from about 2,400 to as many as 15,000.<ref>{{cite book |last= Pankhurst|first= Richard K. P.|title= Economic History of Ethiopia|year= 1968|publisher= Haile Selassie I University|location= Addis Ababa|page = 696}}</ref> It was the first place in Ethiopia to have a permanent water mill, built in 1909 on the Holetta River.<ref name=NAI-web/> |
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Holeta is best known as the location of the |
Holeta is best known as the location of the Holeta Military Academy. Opened in January 1935, and staffed by five Swedish officers, the first class of 120 cadets did not complete their studies due to the [[Second Italo-Ethiopian War]].<ref>{{cite book |last= Mockler|first= Anthony |title= Haile Selassie's War|origyear=1984|year= 2003|publisher= Olive Branch|location= New York|isbn=1-56656-473-5|pages=49f}}</ref> It was reopened once Emperor [[Haile Selassie of Ethiopia|Haile Selassie]] returned to Ethiopia, and celebrated its 25th anniversary 20–30 April 1960.<ref name=NAI-web>[http://130.238.24.99/library/resources/dossiers/local_history_of_ethiopia/G/ORTGEN.pdf "Local History in Ethiopia"]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The Nordic Africa Institute website (accessed 18 November 2007)</ref> After the murder of [[Hayelom Araya|Hadush Araya]] on 14 February 1996, the academy was renamed for him. Hadush Araya was one of the military leaders of the [[Tigray People's Liberation Front]].<ref>Gebru Tareke, ''The Ethiopian Revolution: War in the Horn of Africa'' (New Haven: Yale University, 2009), p. 105</ref> |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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Like much of Ethiopia, the economy is mainly based on agriculture but industry is growing. |
Like much of Ethiopia, the economy is mainly based on agriculture but industry is growing. Habesha Cement has announced that it is constructing a new cement plant within the city limits of Holeta.<ref name="Ethiopia In Focus">{{cite web|title=Global Cement|url=http://www.globalcement.com/news/item/3711-ethiopia-in-focus|publisher=globalcement.com|accessdate=15 June 2015}}</ref> The town hosts a research station of the [[Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research]]. Founded in 1963, this station is the national center for research to improve the yield of [[barley]], highland oil crops, [[potato]]es, and [[dairy]] products.<ref>[http://www.eiar.gov.et/centers.htm#holetta EARI list of research centers] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423065031/http://www.eiar.gov.et/centers.htm |date=2009-04-23 }} (accessed 30 April 2009)</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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The 2007 national census reported |
The 2007 national census reported Holeta's population as 25,593, of whom 12,605 were men and 12,988 women. The majority of the inhabitants said they practised [[Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity]], with 73% of the population reporting they observed this belief, while 20.44% of the population were [[P'ent'ay|Protestant]], and 5.43% were [[Islam in Ethiopia|Muslim]].<ref>[http://www.csa.gov.et/index.php?option=com_rubberdoc&view=doc&id=272&format=raw&Itemid=521 ''2007 Population and Housing Census of Ethiopia: Results for Oromia Region'', Vol. 1] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113202722/http://www.csa.gov.et/index.php?option=com_rubberdoc&view=doc&id=272&format=raw&Itemid=521 |date=2011-11-13 }}, Tables 2.1, 2.5, 3.4 (accessed 13 January 2012)</ref> |
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According to the 1994 national census, |
According to the 1994 national census, the town's population was 16,785, of whom 8,040 were males and 8,745 females. It is the largest of three towns in the [[Walmara]] [[Aanaa]]. |
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==Notes== |
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Revision as of 06:38, 1 April 2024
Holeta | |
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Town | |
  Holeta Location within Ethiopia  Holeta Holeta (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 9°3′N 38°30′E / 9.050°N 38.500°E | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Region |  Oromia |
| Zone | North Shewa |
| Woreda | Walmara |
| Elevation | 2,391 m (7,844 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 25,593 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Holeta (Oromo: Holataa) is a town in the special zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia. It has a latitude and longitude of 9°3′N 38°30′E / 9.050°N 38.500°E and an altitude of 2391 meters above sea level.
History
Holeta came into existence with the construction of the Addis Ababa - Addis Alem road, and houses in the latter town were dismantled and brought to this new settlement. It became the new "country retreat" for Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu Betul[1] According to Richard Pankhurst, when the couple were in residence, its population would mushroom from about 2,400 to as many as 15,000.[2] It was the first place in Ethiopia to have a permanent water mill, built in 1909 on the Holetta River.[3]
Holeta is best known as the location of the Holeta Military Academy. Opened in January 1935, and staffed by five Swedish officers, the first class of 120 cadets did not complete their studies due to the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.[4] It was reopened once Emperor Haile Selassie returned to Ethiopia, and celebrated its 25th anniversary 20–30 April 1960.[3] After the murder of Hadush Araya on 14 February 1996, the academy was renamed for him. Hadush Araya was one of the military leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front.[5]
Economy
Like much of Ethiopia, the economy is mainly based on agriculture but industry is growing. Habesha Cement has announced that it is constructing a new cement plant within the city limits of Holeta.[6] The town hosts a research station of the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research. Founded in 1963, this station is the national center for research to improve the yield of barley, highland oil crops, potatoes, and dairy products.[7]
Demographics
The 2007 national census reported Holeta's population as 25,593, of whom 12,605 were men and 12,988 women. The majority of the inhabitants said they practised Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, with 73% of the population reporting they observed this belief, while 20.44% of the population were Protestant, and 5.43% were Muslim.[8]
According to the 1994 national census, the town's population was 16,785, of whom 8,040 were males and 8,745 females. It is the largest of three towns in the Walmara Aanaa.
Notes
- ^ Chris Proutky, Empress Taytu and Menilek II: Ethiopia 1883-1910 (Trenton: The Red Sea Press, 1986), p. 244
- ^ Pankhurst, Richard K. P. (1968). Economic History of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa: Haile Selassie I University. p. 696.
- ^ a b "Local History in Ethiopia"[permanent dead link] The Nordic Africa Institute website (accessed 18 November 2007)
- ^ Mockler, Anthony (2003) [1984]. Haile Selassie's War. New York: Olive Branch. pp. 49f. ISBN 1-56656-473-5.
- ^ Gebru Tareke, The Ethiopian Revolution: War in the Horn of Africa (New Haven: Yale University, 2009), p. 105
- ^ "Global Cement". globalcement.com. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ EARI list of research centers Archived 2009-04-23 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 30 April 2009)
- ^ 2007 Population and Housing Census of Ethiopia: Results for Oromia Region, Vol. 1 Archived 2011-11-13 at the Wayback Machine, Tables 2.1, 2.5, 3.4 (accessed 13 January 2012)