Based on figures from the
Central Statistical Agency in 2005, this town has an estimated total population of 14,242, of whom 7,522 are men and 6,720 are women. The 1997 census reported this town had a total population of 9,551 of whom 4,970 were men and 4,581 women. The largest two ethnic groups reported in this town were the
Somali (96.85%), and the
Amhara (1%); all other ethnic groups made up 2.15% of the population. It is the largest town in
Kelafo woreda. == Notes ==