1.1 Location
Dukem is located in Oromia National Regional State, Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfine at a distance of 37 km from Addis Ababa. Its astronomical location is 8º45’25’’-8º50’30’’ North Latitude and 38º51’55- 8º56’5’’ East Longitude.
1.2 Foundation
Dukem town was founded in 1914.
Dukem is one of the reform towns in the region and has a city administration municipality and four kebelles. The town has integrated development plan which was prepared in 2008.
