Dire Dawa
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| Elevation | 1276 |
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| Area | 1213 |
| Weather | 33°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 21% Humidity |
| Population | 440,000 (2015) |
| Local time | Tuesday 16:23 |
| Mayor | Ibrahim Osman |
| Clubs and Teams | Dire Dawa Kenema Football Club |
| Cotton Factory Club | |
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| ID | 2965606 |
About Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa is a city in Ethiopia divided by the usually dry Dachata River. The colonial quarter, Kezira, features wide streets and a rail station dating from the French development of the railway. Megala, the old town, has Islamic-style architecture and several markets. Dominating these is the popular Kafira Market, which has local produce. Ancient rock art sites, including the Porc Epic Cave, are outside of town.
