Kirkos Sub-city Administration

Area: 14.62 sq.km  

Population: 235,441

Male: 110,069

Female: 125,372

Population density per sq. m: 16,104

No. of Weredas: 11

Location: Kasanchis ,below Total Station

Powers and functions of the sub-city

The sub-city shall:

• Carry out municipal functions within the bounds of the physical space located for it in accordance with the principle of decentralization and in conjunction with the center of the city.
• Administer the Weredas under its jurisdiction
• Ensures the observance of law and order

The Sub-City Council

Being accountable to the sub-city residents and the City Council, the sub-city council shall:

1. Endorse the sub-city's socio-economic development as well as municipal services plans.
2. elect the Speaker , Deputy Speaker and Secretary of the Council from council members of the sub- city.
3. elect the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive of the sub-city from council members appointed by the political party with the majority of seats.
4. endorse the appointment of the sub-city's standing committee members nominated by the Chief Executive of the sub-city.
5. reallocates budget which has been allocated to it by the City Council.
6. establishes committees of the sub-city council.
7. receives from the Chief Executive of the sub-city and endorse annual and periodic reports.
8. issues directive by which the activities of the sub-city council would be led.

Museums

Addis Ababa Museum, Permanent Exhibition of the Ethiopian Tourism Commission

Monuments

The Statue of the Lion of Judah; Statue, Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum

Theatre Hall

National Theatre

Renown Hotels

Jupiter International Hotel, Ghion Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Ras Hotel, Ethiopia Hotel

Age old Churches and Mosques

Debre Tsige Kidus Uraeal Church, Mekansemaetat Kidus Kirkos Church