The Harari People's National Regional State is one of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Ethiopia. Formerly named Region 13, its capital is Harar.

Demographics

Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA) published in 2005, Harari has an estimated total population of 196,000, consisting of 100,000 men and 96,000 women. With an estimated area of 311.25 square kilometers, this region has an estimated density of 629.72 people per square kilometer.

According to the 1994 census result, the population was 131,139 an male to female ratio of about 1:1. 76,378 lived in urban areas, while 54,761 lived in rural ones; it is the only region where the majority of its population lives in urban area.

Ethnic groups in the region include the Oromo (52.3%), Amhara (32.6%), Harari (7.1%), and Gurage (3.2%). Harari language is the official language of the State.

The religious composition of the population of the region indicated that 60.3% were Muslims, 38.2% were Orthodox Christian, 0.9% Protestant, 0.55 Catholic, and 0.1% followers of other religions.

Economy

The CSA of Ethiopia estimated in 2005 that farmers in Harari had a total 31,730 head of cattle, 3,440 sheep, 26,910 goats, 6,320 asses, 31,430 poultry of all species, and 670 beehives.