Sīma
in Oromiya, Ethiopia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Tiya (Unesco heritage, 31 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
8.883 and 38.583 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 8° 52' 59" and E 38° 34' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Birr - ETB
Spoken languages:
Amharic, English, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:32 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 6:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.941 and -140.169 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakaui
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ethiopia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Sīma

Sīma in Oromiya is a place in Ethiopia about 15 mi (or 24 km) south-west of Addis Ababa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sīma is now 08:32 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Addis Ababa with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Sīma. The closest airport in Ethiopia is Bole International Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tiya in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), South.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa and Harar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 21% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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Pump test Sebeta Ethiopia Drinking Water Well

Published: September 12, 2011
Length: 12:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gerhard Winters

Pump test in fractured Basalt aquifer in Ethiopia near Addis Ababa. 24 h pumping and 6 h recovery in a 140 m deep water well. Initial water level 67.55 meter below top of casing. Sebeta and...


Nei peggiori bar di Gondar

Published: November 14, 2008
Length: 39:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AgoChannel

Esilirante improvvisazione del teatrino romano, napoletano brianzolo del gruppo Falconetti in un bar africano.


Gido Cave

Published: May 23, 2008
Length: 08:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: agmfoundation

Dogs abandoned and trapped in the Gido Cave in Ethiopia.


Timket Ethiopia Addis Ababa 2018

Published: January 22, 2019
Length: 14:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nammye T

Timket Ethiopia Addis Ababa 2018.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ejerie

Ejerie is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Mirab Shewa Zone, it is bordered on the south by the Debub Mirab (Southwest) Shewa Zone, on the west by Dendi, on the northwest by Jeldu, on the north by Meta Robi, on the northeast by Adda Berga, and on the east by Walmara. The major town in Ejerie is Addis Alem, after which the woreda is sometimes named. The source of the Awash River, Mount Warqe, lies in this woreda.

Located at 8.91667, 38.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oromia Region, Woredas of Ethiopia

Walmara

Walmara is one of the woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne, it is bordered on the south by the Sebeta Hawas, on the west by Mirab Shewa Zone, on the north by Mulo, on the northeast by the Sululta, and on the east by the city of Addis Ababa. Towns in Walmara include and Menagesha Kolobo. Town of Holeta Genet was separated from Walmara.

Located at 8.91667, 38.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Oromia Region, Woredas of Ethiopia

Sebeta

Sebeta is a town and separate woreda in central Ethiopia. Located in the Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinne of the Oromia Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|55|N|38|37|E||| | |name= }} and an elevation of 2,356 meters (7,730 feet) above sea level. At Sebeta is a school for the blind. It became part of the Haile Selassie I Foundation in 1959, and construction on a new building began 4 October 1962.

Located at 8.91667, 38.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Oromia Region

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