The 2007 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 242,140, of whom 123,008 were men and 119,132 were women; 22,207 or 9.17% of its population were urban dwellers.
The 2007 national census reported that this woreda had a total population of 242,140 individuals, including 123,008 males and 119,132 females, with around 22,207 people (approximately 9.17%) classified as urban residents.