Addis Alem (town)
Addis Alem (Amharic: ዐዲስ ዓለም) also known as Ejere (Oromo: Ejjeree, officially known as Ejere is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the West Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, west of Addis Ababa, this town has a latitude and longitude of 9°2′N 38°24′E with an elevation of about 2360 meters above sea level.
Addis Alem
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Addis Alem Location within Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 9°2′N 38°24′E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Oromia |
| Zone | West Shewa |
| Woreda | Ejere |
| Elevation | 2,360 m (7,740 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 13,423 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 11 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, this town has an estimated total population of 13,423 of whom 6,420 were males and 7,003 were females. The 1994 census reported this town had a total population of 7,516 of whom 3,482 were males and 4,034 were females. It is the largest settlement in Ejere Woreda.
Ejere is known for the Church of St. Marry of Zion of Addis Alem. The basilica's exterior, as well as the maqdas (inner sanctuary), are entirely covered with murals. Its adjacent museum burned to the ground in 1997; however a new one has since opened.