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Wolleka
Village in Amhara, Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wolleka (Ge'ez: ወለቃ) is a village in Ethiopia, near Gondar, with a latitude and longitude of 12°38′N 37°29′E. The village is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region.
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Wolleka
ወለቃ
וולקה | |
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Coordinates: 12°38′N 37°29′E | |
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Region | Amhara |
Zone | Semien Gondar Zone |
Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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Wolleka is the main centre of the Beta Israel - Ethiopian Jews. Although its population has declined, it is still known for its synagogue, its Jewish cemetery, and for pottery. The Central Statistical Agency has not published an estimate for its 2005 population.