Semen Shewa is bordered on the south and the west by the Oromia Region, on the north by Debub Wollo, on the northeast by the Oromia Zone, and on the east by the Afar Region. Towns and cities in Semen Shewa include Ankober, Debre Berhan, and Shewa Robit. The highest point in the Zone is Mount Abuye Meda (4012 meters); other prominent peaks include Mount Megezez.

Demographics

According to a May 24, 2004 World Bank memorandum, 4% of the inhabitants of Semien Shewa have access to electricity, this zone has a road density of 41.4 kilometers per 1000 square kilometers (compared to the national average of 30 kilometers), the average rural household has 1.2 hectare of land (compared to the national average of 1.01 hectare of land and an average of 0.75 for the Amhara Region) and the equivalent of 0.9 heads of livestock. 15.7% of the population is in non-farm related jobs, compared to the national average of 25% and a Regional average of 21%. 48% of all eligibile children are enrolled in primary school, and 12% in secondary schools. 39% of the zone is exposed to malaria, and 14% to Tsetse fly. The memorandum gave this zone a drought risk rating of 487.

Woredas

• Angolalla Terana Asagirt
• Ankober
• Antsokiyana Gemza
• Berehet
• Debre Berhan Zuria
• Efratana Gidim
• Gera Midira Keya Gebriel
• Geshe Rabel
• Hagere Mariamna Kesem
• Kewet
• Lay Betna Tach Bet
• Mafud Mezezo Mojana
• Mam Midrina Lalo Midir
• Menjarna Shenkora
• Moretna Jiru
• Siyadebrina Wayu Ensaro
• Weremo Wajetuna Midarema

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