Demographics

Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA) published in 2005, Benishangul-Shamuz has an estimated total population of 625,000, consisting of 315,000 men and 310,000 women. With an estimated area of 49,289.46 square kilometers, this region has an estimated density of 12.68 people per square kilometer.

According to the 1994 census, the population was estimated at 460,459 of which 233,013 were males and 227,446 were females. Rural population was 424,432, while the urban population was 36,027.2

The area's indigenous peoples, who include the Berta, Gumaz, and Shinasha, tend to have more in common with neighbouring Sudanese than with other Ethiopian peoples. During the Derg era many Habesha (or "highlanders," e.g. Amhara and Tigrayans) settled in the region.

Agriculture

The CSA of Ethiopia estimated in 2005 that farmers in Benishangul-Shamuz had a total of 307,820 head of cattle, 65,800 sheep, 244,570 goats, 1,770 mules, 37,520 asses, 732,270 poultry of all species, and 166,130 beehives.

Zones :Metekel Zone ;Asosa Zone ;Kamashi Zone ;Pawe Special Wereda (not included in any Zone).