List of Oromo subgroups and clans
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The Oromo people of East Africa are divided into two major branches: the Borana Oromo and Barento Oromo. These two major groups are in turn subdivided into an assortment of clan families. From West to East and North to South, these subgroups are listed in the sections below.
The Borana include:
- Borana
- Walaabu
- Karrayyuu
- Macca Oromo, living between Didessa River and the Omo River, and south into the Gibe region
- Gaaroo
- Sirba
- Libaan
- Jaawwii
- Daal'ee
- Tulama Oromo, who live in the Oromia Region in and around Addis Ababa
- Macca Oromo, living between Didessa River and the Omo River, and south into the Gibe region
- Karrayyuu
- Walaabu
- Ormaa
- Dayyaa
- Komboo
- The Guji Oromo, who inhabit the southern part of Oromia, neighbouring the Borana Guttuu and the Sidama people.
- Hokkuu
- Kabalah
- Uragaa
- The Guji Oromo, who inhabit the southern part of Oromia, neighbouring the Borana Guttuu and the Sidama people.
- The Borana Oromo, also known as Boraan Guttuu, who live in the Borena Zone.