Moyale
Moyale is a city on the border between Ethiopia and Kenya. In Ethiopia, Moyale is the administrative centre for two Ethiopian woredas, Moyale of Oromia Region and Moyale of Somali Region. In Kenya, it is the largest town of Marsabit County and the capital of Moyale sub-county.
Moyale
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The Marsabit County headquarters in Moyale. | |
Moyale Location within Kenya Moyale Location within Ethiopia Moyale Location within the Horn of Africa Moyale Location within Africa | |
| Coordinates: 3.527°N 39.056°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia, Kenya |
| Region | Oromia , Somali |
| Zone | Borena, Dhawa |
| Woreda | Moyale, Moyale |
| County | Marsabit County |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | c. 25,000 (Ethiopian side) c. 9,000 (Kenyan side) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Moyale is the main border post on the Nairobi-Addis Ababa road. It is situated along the southern escarpment of the Borana Plateau, lying north of the Chalbi Desert. It is known for its traditional architecture.
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