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Health Infrastructure:  According to the 2000 (EFY) Health and Health Related Indicators published by FMoH, Beneshangual-Gumz has 2 Hospitals, 17 Health Centers and 166 Health Posts.

Capital City: The capital city for Beneshangul-Gumuz Regional State is Assosa.

Population: Based on the 2000 (EFY) figures from the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) of Ethiopia, Benishangul-Gumuz has an estimated total population of 656,000, consisting of 330,000 men and 326,000 women. 89.8% of the population are estimated to be rural inhabitants, while 10.2% are urban dwellers.

Area: With an estimated area of 49,289.46 square kilometers, this region has an estimated density of 12.68 people per square kilometer. 

Contact Information 

Beneshangul Gumuz Regional Health Bureau
P.O. Box 61
Assosa, Ethiopia
Telephone: +25157-7-750167
Fax: +25157-7-750149