Addis Ketema Sub-city Administration

Area : 7.41 sq.km  

Population : 271,644

-          Male : 132,825

-          Female : 138,819

Population density per sq. m: 36,659.1

No. of Weredas : 10

Location: Mesalemya area

Powers and functions of the sub-city

The sub-city shall:

-Carry out municipal functions within the bounds of the physical space located for it in accordance with the principle of decentralization and in conjunction with the center of the city.

-Administer the Weredas under its jurisdiction

-Ensures the observance of law and order

The Sub-City Council

Being accountable to the sub-city residents and the City Council, the sub-city council shall:-

a. Endorse the sub-city’s socio-economic development as well as municipal services plans.

b. elect  the Speaker , Deputy Speaker and Secretary of the Council from council members of the sub-  city.

c. elect the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive of the sub-city from council members   appointed by the political party with the majority of seats.

d. endorse the appointment of the sub-city’s standing committee members nominated by the Chief Executive of the sub-city.

e. reallocates budget which has been allocated to it by the City Council.

f. establishes  committees of the sub-city council.

g. receives from the Chief Executive of the sub-city and endorse annual and periodic reports.

h. issues directive by which  the activities of the sub-city council would  be led.

Mercato Open Market

Theatre Halls

Ras Theatre

Age old Churches and Mosques

Debre Gelila Amanuel Church,  Anwar Mosque