Kirkos
| Kirkos | |
|---|---|
| District of Addis Ababa | |
.png) Kirkos (red) within Addis Ababa | |
  Kirkos Location in Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 9°0′15.12″N 38°45′31.28″E / 9.0042000°N 38.7586889°ECoordinates: 9°0′15.12″N 38°45′31.28″E / 9.0042000°N 38.7586889°E | |
| Country |
 Ethiopia |
| City | Addis Ababa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.62 km2 (5.64 sq mi) |
| [1] | |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 235,441[1] |
| Time zone | East Africa Time (UTC+3) |
| Area code(s) | (+251) 11 |
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]
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
- 1 2 3 "Kirkos". City Government of Addis Ababa.
- ↑ "African Union Branch." Nejashi Ethio-Turkish International Schools. Retrieved on October 19, 2015.
External links
Media related to Districts of Addis Ababa at Wikimedia Commons
- Google. "Kirkos" (Map). Google Maps. Google.
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