Raaso information

Raaso (Amharic) Raaso (Somali)
City
Raaso Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 6°32′N 41°47′E / 6.533°N 41.783°E / 6.533; 41.783
Country	Ethiopia
Region	Somali
Zone	Afder Zone
District	Raaso Woreda
Elevation	529 m (1,735.56 ft)
Population
• Total	950,000
	estimated
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)

Raaso district in Ethiopia is a district in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. situated in the Afder Zone,raaso sits as the most populated town in Afder Zone. The population of the district of Raaso is estimated to be around 941,000. The district of Raaso is inhabited by reer Aw Qudub( Sub-clan of the larger Sheekhaal clan).^[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 / 6.533; 41.783. 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.