based on figures from the central statistical agency in 2005, wenji gefersa has an estimated total population of 23,510 of whom 11,456 were males and 12,054 were females. the 1994 national census reported this town had a total population of 13,156 of whom 6,213 were males and 6,943 were females. this was a dramatic decrease from the 38,408 recorded in 1987. it is one of five settlements in adama woreda.