The South Ethiopia Regional State () is a region in southern Ethiopia. It was formed from the southern part of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR) on 19 August 2023 after a successful referendum.
Wolaita Sodo is the region's political and administrative center. Other regional bureaus were established in Wolaita Sodo, Dilla, Arba Minch, Sawla, Karati and Jinka.
Chief administrators
+ List of chief administrators of the South Ethiopia Regional State Number Incumbent Tenure Portrait Affiliation Notes 1 Tilahun Kebede 19 August 2023 - 30 September 2026 Prosperity Party 2 Tesfaye Beljige (Dr.) 02 October 2026 - present Prosperity Party
Administrative Zones The following list shows founding and newly established zones in South Ethiopia Regional State. + Zones in the South Ethiopia Regional State Number Zone Seat 1 Wolayita Zone Wolaita Sodo 2 Gamo Zone Arba Minch 3 Gofa Zone Sawla 4 Gedeo Zone Dilla 5 South Omo Zone Dimeka 6 Ari Zone Jinka 7 Konso Zone Karati 8 Gardula Zone Gidole 9 Burji Zone Soyama 10 Koore Zone Kele 11 Basketo Zone Laska 12 Ale Zone Kolango
References
External links