are men and 2,812 women. The 1994 census reported this town had a total population of 3,027 of whom 1,266 were men and 1,761 were women. The town has one elementary (called Abe Gubegna elementary school), one junior and one preparatory schools. It is a place where many scientists and wealthy people were/are born but the most neglected. The infrastructure (the road, the telecommunication, clean water supply and other infrastructures) are inadequate and poor. The town has no hospital. This town needs attention. Its calling the Ethiopian government and its people for help. References Populated places in the Amhara Region