Country Ethiopia Area code(s) (+251) 11 Population 225,999 (2011) | City Addis Ababa Area 9.91 km² | |
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Time zone East Africa Time (UTC+3) | ||
Arada is one of the 10 subcities of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. As of 2011 its population was of 225,999.
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Map of Arada, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Geography
The district is located in the northern area of the city, nearby the centre. It borders with the districts of Gullele, Yeka, Kirkos, Lideta and Addis Ketema.
Main sights
Arada is known as the center of the old and the new generation artistic, social and urban life style. Its main sights include St. George's Cathedral, the great Menelik II Square, the Hager Fikir Theatre, the Taitu Hotel, Charles de Gaulle Square and many other historical areas and structures.
Education
Istituto Statale Italiano Omnicomprensivo di Addis Abeba, an international school operated by the Italian government, is in Arada.
References
Arada (Addis Ababa) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA