Raaso
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Raaso
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City | |
  Raaso Location within Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 6°32′N 41°47′E / 6.533°N 41.783°E | |
| Country |  Ethiopia |
| Region | Somali |
| Zone | Afder Zone |
| District | Raaso Woreda |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 250,000 |
| estimated | |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Raaso is a city in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Situated in the Afder Zone, it is the most populated city in the region.
The population of the district of Raaso is estimated to be around 250,000. The district of Raaso is inhabited by Sheekhaal, to be specific, the Aw Qutub tribe.[1] Raaso is situated along the Imi–Ginir road, some 40 kilometers north-west of West Imi (or Mirab Imi) village at a latitude and longitude of 6°32′N 41°47′E / 6.533°N 41.783°E.
The other towns around Raaso district are Buundada which is located on Shabeelle River, Dhaley and others. The area is characterised by thick, hilly bushland with seasonal rivers nearby that may carry water after rains, and where it is easy to dig shallow wells to get water available throughout the year.
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