Akaki River
The Akaki is a river in central Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is a right tributary of the Awash River. The Akaki River happens to also be the largest river in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Ethiopia
- Also known as: “Āk’ak’ī”, “Ak’ak’i Shet‘”, “Āk’ak’ī Shet’”, and “Great Acachi”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Apostolic nunciature and Indonesia Embassy.
Apostolic nunciature
Government office
The Apostolic Nunciature to Ethiopia is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Ethiopia. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. Apostolic nunciature is situated 2½ km north of Akaki River.
Indonesia Embassy
Government office
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Addis Ababa is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Reppie waste-to-energy plant
Power station
Photo: Stuartkribki, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Reppie waste-to-energy plant is a waste-to-energy plant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which treats waste from the city. The plant was developed by Cambridge Industries Ltd for Ethiopian Electric Power and Addis Ababa City Administration. Reppie waste-to-energy plant is situated 3 km west of Akaki River.
Akaki River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Addis Ababa, Central Ethiopia, Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
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Satellite Map
Discover Akaki River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Welsh—“Akaki River” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nifas Silk-Lafto and Nefas Silk Lafto Sub City.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Alert Hospital and African Union Conference Center and Office Complex.
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