Chereti (woreda)
Chereti or Jarati or Weyib is one of the woredas in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, named after its major town, Melka Chireti. Part of the Afder Zone, Chereti is bordered on the southwest by the Ganale Dorya River which separates it from the Liben Zone, on the west by Goro Bekeksa, on the north by Elekere, on the east by Afder, and on the southeast by Dolobay.of calan in somalia Gaadsan or Rer dhaweed Aadan Melka Chireti – History & Background
Location & Establishment
Melka Chireti, also known as Jarati, is a town located in the Afder Zone, in the southeastern part of the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.
• The town was founded in 1925.
• It has always been recognized as a commercial hub, historically linked to the trade routes of Mogadishu, Somalia.
• It lies along the main highway of the Somali Region, starting from Jarati and connecting to the Somali Galbeed areas.
Agriculture & Economy
The surrounding fertile lands make Jarati one of the notable agricultural centers in the region. The main crops produced include:
• Onions
• Bananas
• Papaya
• Mangoes
• Sesame
• Watermelon
Notable Figures & Leadership
The town has been shaped by influential elders and leaders, such as:
• Ugaas faatule dhaqane– the traditional leader of Jarati from the Afgaab sub-clan of Awlyahan.
• Sheikh maahmed Omar Hirsi – a respected religious scholar known across the Somali territories.
• His descendants include Sultan qiyaas xaad sub clan of Afgab the current Sultan of Diilhara Jarati.
Geography & Layout
• The town is geographically split by a river into two main parts:
• Tuula Bay
• Jarati Bay
• Jarati is connected by four main roads, with a fifth road under development, linking it to:
• Laami Ciida
• hargelle in the Ma’no/Diilhara area
• Dolo Ado
• Hargele
• Qoroxey
Culture & Sports
• The town is well known for football, where strong competitions take place with surrounding towns.
• It also hosts large livestock markets and camel trade fairs, attracting people from across the region.
Commerce & Prominent Families
• Jarati has a long tradition of entrepreneurship and local trade.
• The first major businessman from the area was from Reer Jarati, named Mahamud fakid.
• Today, the town continues to thrive as a regional trading hub.
Comparison with Other Towns
Jarati is considered older and more established than several other Somali Regional towns such as Dhagaxbuur and Qabridahare.
Overview
The altitude of this woreda ranges from 750 to 1700 meters above sea level. Other rivers in Chereti include the Mena and the Weyib., Chereti has 62 kilometers of all-weather gravel road and 440 kilometers of community roads; in which around 8.69% of the total population has access to drinking water.Flooding was reported in Chereti in May 2006, which destroyed around 9 villages and displaced more than 870 households. More than 4,500 shoats were also reported drowned by the flooding.
Major towns in Chereti include:- Hara-arba, Habal-allan, Gurro, Bardumey, Iligdheere & Dukanle.