Definition
Male (woreda) is an administrative district (woreda) in the South Ethiopia Regional State of Ethiopia.
Overview
Male is situated within the Debub Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State. It shares borders with Bena Tsemay to the south, Bako Gazer to the west, the Basketo special woreda and Gelila to the north, the Gamo Gofa Zone to the north‑east, and the Dirashe special woreda to the southeast. The woreda was formed by separating it from the former Bako Gazer woreda. Its administrative center is the town of Lemogento.
Etymology/Origin
The district derives its name from the Maale (or Male) people, an ethnic group that inhabits the area.
Characteristics
- Population: According to the 2007 national census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency (CSA), Male had a total population of 84,693, of which 42,871 were men and 41,822 were women. Urban residents numbered 914, representing approximately 1.08 % of the population.
- Religion: The majority of inhabitants (68.84 %) practiced traditional indigenous beliefs. Protestants comprised 19.01 % of the population, while 3.89 % adhered to Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.
- Economy and Livelihood: While specific economic data are not detailed in the available sources, the demographic profile and rural character suggest a predominance of subsistence agriculture and pastoralism typical of many woredas in the region.
Related Topics
- South Ethiopia Regional State
- Debub Omo Zone
- Maale (people)
- Bako Gazer (woreda)
- Bena Tsemay (woreda)
- Basketo special woreda
- Dirashe special woreda
- Gamo Gofa Zone
All information is drawn from the English Wikipedia entry for Male (woreda) and the 2007 Ethiopian Census data.