Gabi Rasu

Gabi Rasu, also known as Administrative Zone 3, is a zone in the Afar Region of Ethiopia. This zone is bordered on the south by the Oromia Region, on the southwest by the Amhara Region, on the west by Hari Rasu, on the north by Awsi Rasu, and on the east by the Somali Region.

Gabi Rasu
Gabi Rasu location in Ethiopia
CountryEthiopia
RegionAfar
Area
  Total6,594.18 km2 (2,546.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 est.)
  Total234,427
  Density36/km2 (92/sq mi)

This zone covers most of the territory of the former Gobaad sultanate. Towns include Awash and Gewane. Rivers include the Awash and Germama. Gabi Rasu consists eight woredas and one town administration, including Gawane, Amibara, Galaqu, Hawaash Fantiqale, Hanruka, Dullacha, Argobba, and Hawash Subah.

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