Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), this Zone has a total population of 183,799, of whom 105,321 are men and 78,478 women. While 12,263 or 6.67% are urban inhabitants, a further 49,551 or 26.96% were pastoralists.
According to the 2007 Census by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), this Zone has a population of 183,799, including 105,321 men and 78,478 women. Six percent live in urban areas, while 26.96% are pastoralists.