Southwest Ethiopia Regional State, Federal region in southwestern Ethiopia
The region consists of five administrative zones and one special district, encompassing diverse landscapes from mountains to fertile valleys across its territory.
The South West Ethiopia Peoples Region became Ethiopia's tenth federal region in 2014, following a community referendum where 96% of participants supported its creation.
Ten distinct ethnic groups maintain their individual languages, traditional festivals, music performances, and craft production within the regional boundaries.
The region uses Amharic as its official working language, while local languages serve administrative purposes in their respective zones.
The regional council operates with 52 representatives and implements a constitution containing 11 chapters and 123 articles for governance.
Inception: November 23, 2021
Capital city: Bonga
Shares border with: Gambela Region, Oromia Region, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
GPS coordinates: 6.83333,36.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
Lomekwi
325.8 km
Sidama Region
277 km
Omo River
228.3 km
Koobi Fora
321.9 km
Tiya archaeological site
338.5 km
Monument to the Lion of Judah
388.4 km
Nechisar National Park
196.5 km
Abijatta-Shalla National Park
285.9 km
Central Island
371.1 km
Mago National Park
131.2 km
Boma National Park
233.8 km
Wonchi
303 km
Sibiloi National Park
322 km
Mount Zuqualla
367.7 km
Lothagam North Pillar Site
380.3 km
Namoratunga
380.3 km
Melka Kunture
355 km
Lower Valley of the Omo
181.4 km
Chebera Churchura National Park
73.1 km
Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary
342.2 km
Senkelle Swayne's Hartebeest Sanctuary
260.7 km
Adadi Mariam
340.5 km
The Gedeo Cultural Landscape
351.7 km
O'a Caldera
293.6 km
Lapurr Sandstone
282.9 km
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411.4 km
Zoma Contemporary Art Center
384.3 km
Awassa Kenema Stadium
274.6 kmReviews
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