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Addis Mercato
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✨ Africa's Largest Open-Air Marketplace
Addis Mercato (commonly known as Merkato) is the vast commercial hub of Addis Ababa and widely recognized as Africa's largest open-air marketplace. Originating in the 1930s during the Italian occupation, it spans several square kilometers across distinct specialized sectors. Merkato serves as the primary distribution nexus for goods across Ethiopia, offering everything from agricultural spices and traditional coffee to handwoven textiles, metalwork, and leather goods.
Updated: 18 Sept 2026
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Nearby Police Stations
Addis Ketema Sub-City Police Department
Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
301 m away+251 11 275 3131
Somale Tera Area Police Station
Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
313 m away+251 11 276 5431
Teklehaymanot Area Police Station
Teklehaymanot, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
701 m away+251 11 155 0411
Serategna Sefer Police Station
Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
887 m away+251 11 277 4350
Qey Bahir Condominium Police Station
Addis Ketema, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
947 m away+251 11 471 2090
Yohannes Area Police Station
Yohannes, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.0 km away+251 11 157 4133
Mesalemia Area Police Station
Mesalemia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.1 km away+251 11 275 2244
Habte Giorgis Bridge Police Post
Arada, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.2 km away+251 11 270 4112
Nearby Health Centers
Addis Ketema Health Center
Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
301 m away+251 11 276 4333
Teklehaymanot Health Center
Teklehaymanot, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
701 m away+251 11 156 1114
Yordanos Orthopaedic Hospital
Bole Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.1 km away+251 11 551 7010
Amanuel Psychiatric Specialized Hospital
Geja Sefer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.3 km away+251 11 275 7699, +251 95 105 1393
Addis Ketema Health Center No. 2
Kolfe Sefer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.3 km away+251 11 276 4333
Arada Health Center
Piassa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.4 km away+251 11 111 4455
Ras Desta Damtew Hospital
18 Mazoria, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.6 km away+251 11 155 3399
Lideta Health Center
Lideta Church Area, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1.7 km away+251 91 136 3772