Dembel
Dembel | |
|---|---|
  Dembel Location within Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 9°48′N 42°36′E / 9.800°N 42.600°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Somali |
| Zone | Shinile |
| Woreda | Dembel |
| Elevation | 1,333 m (4,373 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Dembel is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Shinile Zone of the Somali Region. It is the administrative center of Dembel woreda.
Overview
Inhabitants of this woreda have engaged in crop farming since 1965; however, there has been a great decline in crop production from 1989 to 2001. That was primarily caused by clan conflicts and aggravated by severe droughts. Between 35-45% of the inhabitants are pastoralists, while 55-65% raise cereals (mostly sorghum) as well as raise livestock.