Jinka

#116 among destinations in Ethiopia

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Jinka is a market town in southern Ethiopia. Located in the hills north of the Tama Plains, this town is the capital of the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. Currently Jinka is the center of Jinka town administration. Jinka has a latitude and longitude of 5°47′N 36°34′E and an elevation of 1490 meters above sea level. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country. It is also an important center for at least sixteen indigenous ethnic groups as well as others from the rest of the country. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 5°47'9"N, 36°34'4"E

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Southern Nations, Nationalities and PeoplesEthiopia

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Jinka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Amaro Mountains.

5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Amaro Mountains
142 min walk • The Amaro Mountains are a mountain range in south western Ethiopia. Extending 60 kilometers along a north–south axis east of Lake Chamo, these mountains are located in the Nechisar National Park, which lies in the Amaro special woreda.