# Jimma

> city in southwestern Ethiopia

**Wikidata**: [Q385341](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q385341)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimma)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jimma

## Summary
Jimma is a city in southwestern Ethiopia, located in the Oromia Region's Jimma Zone. It is a significant urban center known for its role in regional culture, education, and economy, and serves as a hub for academic, commercial, and religious activity in the area.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City in Ethiopia, located in the Jimma Zone.
- **Population**: 177,900 (as of 2015).
- **Area**: Approximately 50.52 square kilometers.
- **Elevation**: 1,780 meters above sea level.
- **Local dialing code**: 47.
- **UN/LOCODE**: ETJIM.
- **Geonames ID**: 333772.
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 2503575146.
- **Coordinates**: 7.6667° N, 36.8333° E.
- **Image**: Jimma cityscape including JimmaMosque.jpg.
- **Page banner**: Jimma_Banner.jpg.
- **Notable institutions**: 
  - Jimma University (established 1999).
  - Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. (sports team based in Jimma).
- **Notable related entities**:
  - **Jimma University**: Established in 1999.
  - **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma.
- **Notable locations**:
  - Jimma Zone (administrative region).
  - Jim110 University.
  - Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.

## FAQs
**What is Jimma known for?**
Jimma is a city in southwestern Ethiopia, known for its historical and cultural significance as a regional center of education and trade. It is home to Jimma University and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C., and is a key urban node in the Oromia region.

**What is the population of Jimma?**
The population of Jimma was approximately 177,900 as of 2015.

**What is the area of Jimma?**
Jimma covers an area of approximately 50.52 square kilometers.

**What is the elevation of Jimma?**
Jimma is located at an elevation of 1,780 meters above sea level.

**What is the local dialing code for Jimma?**
The local dialing code for Jimma is 47.

**What is the UN/LOCODE for Jimma?**
The UN/LOCODE for Jimma is ETJIM.

**What is the location of Jimma?**
Jimma is located in the Jimma Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.

**What is the significance of Jimma?**
Jimma is a major city in the Oromia Region and serves as a regional hub for education, culture, and commerce in southwestern Ethiopia.

**What is the relationship between Jimma and Jimma University?**
Jimma University, established in 1999, is located in Jimma and is one of the most prominent institutions in the city.

**What is the relationship between Jimma and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.?**
Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is a football club based in Jimma and is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

**What is the relationship between Jimma and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.?**
Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is a football club based in Jimma and is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

## Why It Matters
Jimma is a city with significant economic, cultural, and educational influence in the Oromia Region. It is a regional hub for higher education and research, and is home to Jimma University and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C., a football club based in the city. The city is also known for its historical significance and its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.

## Notable For
- **Educational and cultural hub in southwestern Ethiopia**
- **Home to Jimma University and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**
- **Significant for its role in the Oromia Region's development and history**

## Body

### City Overview
Jimma is a city in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, located in the Jimma Zone. It is known for its role in the regional economy, education, and culture. The city is home to Jimma University, established in 1999, and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C., a football club based in Jimma.

### Population and Demographics
Jimma has a population of approximately 177,900 as of 2015. The city covers an area of approximately 50.52 square kilometers and is located at an elevation of 1,780 meters above sea level.

### Local Context
The city is located in the Oromia Region, which is in southwestern Ethiopia. The city has a local dialing code of 47 and a UN/LOCODE of ETJIM.

### Notable Entities
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### History
Jimma has a rich history of being a hub for higher education and research in the Oromia Region. It is also known for its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.

### Geography
The city is located in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, which is in southwestern Ethiopia. The city is home to Jimma University, established in 1999, and is a key part of the regional economy.

### Notable for
- **Educational and cultural hub in southwestern Ethiopia**
- **Home to Jimma University and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**
- **Significant for its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.**

### Ecosystem
Jimma is known for its role in the regional economy and is a hub for higher education and research in the Oromia Region. It is also known for its historical significance and its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.

### Community
Jimma is known for its role in the regional economy and is a hub for higher education and research in the Oromia Region. It is also known for its historical significance and its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.

### Related Projects
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Related Projects
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Impact and Relevance
Jimma is known for its role in the regional economy and is a hub for higher education and research in the Oromia Region. It is also known for its historical significance and its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.

### Notable Features
- **Educational and cultural hub in southwestern Ethiopia**
- **Home to Jimma University and Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**
- **Significant for its role in the development of the Ethiopian highlands.**

### Connected Entities
- **Jimma University**
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**

### Key People and Organizations**
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Key Locations
- **Jimma Zone**: The city of Jimma is located in the Jimma Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Key Events
- **1999**: Jimma University was established in 1999.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in the city of Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Key Locations
- **Jimma Zone**: The city of Jimma is located in the Jimma Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Key People and Organizations
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

### Key Locations
- **Jimma Zone**: The city of Jimma is located in the Jimma Zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.
- **Jimma University**: Established in 1999, Jimma University is one of the most significant institutions in the city.
- **Jimma Aba Jifar F.C.**: A football club based in Jimma, Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. is one of the city's most prominent sports teams.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. MusicBrainz
3. [Source](http://www.citypopulation.de/Ethiopia.html)
4. GeoNames
5. BBC Things
6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/et.htm)
7. FactGrid
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File