Sodere

Sodere (Oromo: Sodaree) a spa town in central Ethiopia. Located approximately 25 kilometres south of Adama and 120 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 8°24′N 39°23′E with an elevation of 1466 metres above sea level. It is one of five settlements in Nannawa Adama.

Sodere
Soodare (Oromo)
Sodere
Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 8°24′N 39°23′E
CountryEthiopia
RegionOromia
ZoneEast Shewa Zone
Elevation
1,466 m (4,810 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  Total1,867
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Sodere lies alongside the Awash River and features lush, shady vegetation. Vervet monkeys and Warthogs live on the resort grounds. Crocodiles and, less frequently, hippos may be seen in the nearby Awash River.

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