The 1994 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 228,772 in 47,812 households, of whom 118,696 were men and 110,076 were women; 3,552 or 1.55% of its population were urban dwellers.
The 1994 national census recorded a total population of 228,772 individuals residing in 47,812 households within the woreda; 118,696 were men and 110,076 women.  3,552 people (1.55%) lived in urban areas.