Health Infrastructure: According to the 2012 (EFY) Health and Health Related Indicators published by MoH, Benshangul-Gumuz has 6 Hospitals, 58 Health Centers and 419 Health Posts.
Capital City: Assosa
Population: Based on 2012 (EFY) figures from the Central Statistical Agency (CSA) of Ethiopia, the Benshangul-Gumuz Region has an estimated total population of 1,141,277 consisting of 373,147 male and 362,283 female. 86.5% of the population is estimated to be rural inhabitants, while 13.5% are urban dwellers.
Area: An estimated area of 50.698.68 square kilometers, this region has an estimated density of 14.5 people per square kilometer (CSA 2017).
Contact Information
Benshangul-Gumuz Regional Health Bureau
P.O. Box 61
Assosa, Ethiopia
Telephone: +25125-7-754738
Fax: +25125-7-752465
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