The 1994 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 198,284 in 40,391 households, of whom 101,939 were men and 96,345 were women; 8,045 or 4.06% of its population were urban dwellers.
The 1994 national census recorded a total population of 198,284 individuals residing in 40,391 households within the woreda; 101,939 were men and 96,345 women; 8,045 or 4.06% were urban dwellers.