Dorze people

Dorze

Total population
(29,000 (1994 est.))
Regions with significant populations
Ethiopia
Languages
Dorze
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Gamo, Dizi, Yem

The Dorze are a small ethnic group inhabiting the Gamo Gofa Zone (formerly part of the Semien (North) Omo Zone) of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region in Ethiopia. They speak the Dorze language, an Omotic tongue.

According to Ethnologue, the Dorze numbered 29,000 individuals (1994 census), of whom 9,910 were monolingual. They primarily live in the southern parts of the country, though some have migrated to Addis Ababa and other regions. Many reside in villages near the cities of Chencha and Arba Minch.

Weaving is a primary profession for a number of Dorze. Their polyphonic multi-part vocal music features a sophisticated use of hocket.

See also

• Dorze language

References

• Ethnologue page

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Ethnic groups in Ethiopia Afar Agaw Amhara Anuak Arbore Argobba Awi Banna Basketo Berta Chara Chebo Daasanach Danta Dawro Dizi Dorze Gabra Gamo Gedeo Gumuz Gurage Habesha Hadiya Hamar Harari Harla Irob Jeberti Kambaata Kichepo Konso Koore Kunama Kwama Kwegu Maale Macha Oromo Majang Mekan Murle Mursi Nuer Nyangatom Oromo Qemant Rer Bare Saho Shabo Shanqella Shinasha Shita Sidama Silt'e Somalis Surma Tigray-Tigrinya Tirma Tsamai Welayta Werji Weyto Yejju Oromo Yem Zay