Batu, formally known by its exonym Zway or Ziway,[1] is a town and woreda on the road connecting Addis Ababa to Nairobi in the East Shewa Zone of Ethiopia.

Located on the shore of Hora Dambal, the economy of the town is based on fishing and horticulture.

The Dutch company Sher operates what in 2019 was called "the world's largest rose farm, employing 1,500 workers.

"[2] The 2007 national census recorded Batu's total population at 43,660, of whom 22,956 were men and 20,704 women.

[1] The 1994 national census reported this town had a total population of 20,056 of whom 10,323 were males and 9,733 were females.