Fiche (also spelled Fichte) is a town in central
Ethiopia. The administrative center of the
Semien Shewa Zone of the
Oromia Region, about three kilometers off the main
Addis Ababa-
Debre Marqos road, Fiche has a latitude and longitude of . Based on figures from the
Central Statistical Agency in 2005, this town has an estimated total population of 37,861, of whom 18,446 were males and 19,415 females. It is the largest town in
Gerar Jarso woreda. Notable landmarks in Fiche include the churches Fiche Giyorgis Bete Kristiyan, Fiche Medhane Alem Bete Kristiyan.
Ras Kassa Hailu ruled the former province of Selale from this town in the early 20th century, and the deposed
Lij Iyasu was imprisoned in Ras Kassa's house until he escaped in 1931. After Ras Hailu Tekle Haymanot convinced them to surrender at the beginning of the
Italian Occupation, his two sons Abberra and Asfawossen were executed in Fiche.
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