Wolleka

Wolleka (Ge'ez: ወለቃ) is a village in Ethiopia, near Gondar, with a latitude and longitude of 12°38′N 37°29′E / 12.633°N 37.483°E / 12.633; 37.483. The village is located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region.

Wolleka ወለቃוולקה
Village
Wolleka Location within Ethiopia
Coordinates: 12°38′N 37°29′E / 12.633°N 37.483°E / 12.633; 37.483
Country	Ethiopia
Region	Amhara
Zone	Semien Gondar Zone
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)

Wolleka is the main centre of the Beta Israel - Ethiopian Jews. Although its population has declined, it is still known for its synagogue, its Jewish cemetery, and for pottery.The Central Statistical Agency has not published an estimate for its 2005 population.