# Tabala

> City in Wolayita, Ethiopia

**Wikidata**: [Q108239161](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108239161)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tebela)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tabala-q108239161

## Summary
Tabala is a city located in the Wolayita Zone of Ethiopia, serving as the capital of the Humbo district. As of the 2007 census, it has a population of 6,247 and covers an area of 3.429 square kilometers as of 2021. It is recognized under multiple names, including Tebela and Humbo Tabala.

## Key Facts
- Tabala is a city and district of Ethiopia, classified as a large human settlement.  
- Located in the Wolayita Zone, Ethiopia.  
- Capital of the Humbo district.  
- Population: 6,247 (as of 2007 census).  
- Area: 3.429 km² (as of 2021).  
- Geographic coordinates: 6.7067° N latitude, 37.7694° E longitude.  
- Alternate names: Tebela, Humbo Tabala, Tabala.  
- GeoNames ID: 13308383.  
- Wikipedia title: "Tebela" (available in Amharic, English, French, and Commons).  
- Commons category: Xabala.  
- Sitelink count: 4.  

## FAQs
- **Where is Tabala located?**  
  Tabala is situated in the Wolayita Zone of Ethiopia, with geographic coordinates 6.7067° N latitude and 37.7694° E longitude.  

- **What is Tabala's population and area?**  
  As of the 2007 census, Tabala has a population of 6,247. Its area is 3.429 km² as of 2021.  

- **What are Tabala's alternate names?**  
  The city is also known as Tebela, Humbo Tabala, and Tabala.  

- **What administrative role does Tabala play?**  
  Tabala serves as the capital of the Humbo district and is classified as both a city and a district of Ethiopia.  

## Why It Matters
Tabala holds significance as a municipal and administrative center in southern Ethiopia. As the capital of Humbo, it functions as a local governance hub, supporting regional development and service delivery. Its population and geographic position within the Wolayita Zone underscore its role in Ethiopia’s administrative structure, particularly in the context of the 2007 census and 2021 boundary definitions.

## Notable For
- Serves dual roles as a city and a district of Ethiopia.  
- Recognized under multiple names across different languages (Amharic, English, French).  
- Documented in humanitarian and statistical datasets, including the 2021 HumData registry.  
- Features a dedicated Commons category (Xabala) for media documentation.  

## Body
### Geography and Location  
Tabala is situated in the Wolayita Zone of Ethiopia at coordinates 6.7067° N latitude and 37.7694° E longitude. As of 2021, its municipal area spans 3.429 square kilometers, as recorded in the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) dataset. The city is part of the broader administrative landscape of southern Ethiopia.

### Administrative Role  
Tabala is designated as the capital of the Humbo district, reflecting its political and organizational importance. It is classified both as a "city" and a "district of Ethiopia" as of 2021, highlighting its dual administrative function. This classification is supported by the HDX resource, which documents Ethiopian territorial divisions.

### Demographics  
The 2007 census recorded Tabala’s population as 6,247, providing a benchmark for understanding its social scale. This data, archived by the Ethiopian Statistical Agency, situates the city within the demographic context of the Wolayita Zone and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR).

### Names and Recognition  
Tabala is referred to by multiple aliases, including Tebela and Humbo Tabala, which may reflect local or historical naming conventions. Its Wikipedia presence spans Amharic, English, and French languages, with a dedicated Commons category (Xabala) for multimedia content. The city’s GeoNames identifier (13308383) further aids in geographic and informational indexing.

## References

1. [Source](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/3d9b037f-5112-4afd-92a7-190a9082bd80/resource/b0fb1270-4eff-4b92-a619-ab7fc2cd97aa)
2. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20201223134609/https://www.statsethiopia.gov.et/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Statistical_SNNPR.pdf)