Kirkos
Kirkos, also spelled Kerkos, Kirikos or Cherkos, is one of the 10 subcities of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. As of 2011 its population was of 235,441.[1]
Kirkos | |
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District of Addis Ababa | |
Kirkos (red) within Addis Ababa | |
Kirkos Location in Ethiopia | |
Coordinates: 9°0′15.12″N 38°45′31.28″E | |
Country | Ethiopia |
City | Addis Ababa |
Area | |
• Total | 14.62 km2 (5.64 sq mi) |
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Population (2011) | |
• Total | 235,441[1] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Area code(s) | (+251) 11 |
Geography
The district is located in the city centre, and borders with the districts of Arada, Yeka, Bole, Nifas Silk-Lafto and Lideta.
Education
The African Union Branch (Grades 1-8) of Nejashi Ethio-Turkish International Schools is in the Kirkos/OAU area.[2]
See also
- Meskel Square
- Addis Ababa railway station
References
- "Kirkos Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine". City Government of Addis Ababa.
- "African Union Branch." Nejashi Ethio-Turkish International Schools. Retrieved on October 19, 2015.
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