Based on the 2007 national census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia, this town has a total population of 16,856, of whom 7,532 are men and 9,324 women.
The provided text states that this town's population was determined through a 2007 national census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia. The data reveals that the town has a total population of 16,856 people, with 7,532 men and 9,324 women.