Mount Damota
Mount Damota or Mount Damot is the highest peak in Wolayita, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia with altitude of nearly 2,750 meters (9,020 ft) above the sea level.[1] Mt. Damota area is found in Wolaita Zone between Damot Gale, Boloso Sore, and Soddo Zuria districts. Mt. Damota is a source of many streams flowing to different districts in radial pattern namely: Hamessa, Waja (river), Bisare, Gazina and other rivers.[2]
| Mount Damota | |
|---|---|
| ዳሞት ተራራ | |
  Mount Damota Location in Ethiopia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,750 m (9,020 ft) |
| Coordinates | 6°54′12.9″N 37°46′45.8″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Daamoota Deriya (Wolaytta) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Zone | Wolayita |
| City | Sodo |
The Damot Mountain has a historical value to the Welayta Communities. It was used as a place of coronation and burial by Wolayita kings.[2]
References
- "Visit Sodo in a tailor-made tour". Evaneos.com. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- "Visit Wolayta". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
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