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 in somalia region Melka Chireti (Jarati / Jano) – History & Background
Location & Establishment
Melka Chireti, also known as Jarati (Jano), 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:
Geography & Layout
• The town is geographically split by a river into two main parts:
• Tuula Bay (towards Hargele)
• Jarati Bay (towards Diilhara)
• Jarati is connected by four main roads, with a fifth road under development, linking it to:
• Laami Ciida (main asphalt road)
• hargelle in the Ma’no/Diilhara area
• Dolo Ado
• Hargele
• Qoroxey
Culture & Sports
• The town is well known for football (soccer), where strong competitions take place with surrounding towns.
• It also hosts large livestock markets and camel trade fairs, attracting people from across the region.
Comparison with Other Towns
Jarati is considered older and more established than several other Somali Regional towns such as Dhagaxbuur and Qabridahare.