Lasarat
| Lasarat | |
|---|---|
  Lasarat Location in Ethiopia | |
| Coordinates: 10°39′N 42°27′E / 10.650°N 42.450°E | |
| Country |
 Ethiopia |
| Region | Somali |
| Zone | Shinile |
| Elevation | 741 m (2,431 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 2,269 |
Lasarat (also known as Laso Harrad) is a town in eastern Ethiopia. Located in the Shinile Zone of the Somali Region, this town has a latitude and longitude of 10°40′N 42°27′E / 10.667°N 42.450°ECoordinates: 10°40′N 42°27′E / 10.667°N 42.450°E with an elevation between 740 and 817 meters above sea level.
Lasarat is served by a station on the Addis Ababa - Djibouti Railway.
Demographics
As of 2012, the population of Lasarat has been estimated to be 2,269. The city inhabitants belong to various mainly Afro-Asiatic-speaking ethnic groups, with the Issa Somali predominant.
References
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