Sidama Region, Autonomous region in south-central Ethiopia
Sidama Region is an autonomous area in south-central Ethiopia with diverse terrain featuring mountains, plateaus, and valleys. The land includes agricultural areas and settlements spread across different elevation zones.
The region gained autonomy in 2020 following a referendum the previous year that received overwhelming local support. This change marked a major shift in the country's administrative structure.
The Fichchee celebration marks the Sidama New Year following a lunar calendar and brings communities together through traditional ceremonies. These annual festivities reveal how deeply rooted local customs are in the rhythm of daily life here.
The region is accessible via a major highway connecting it to other important Ethiopian cities. A nearby airport provides flight connections for those arriving by air.
The area is known for producing coffee varieties that are valued worldwide. Coffee cultivation shapes the landscape and is deeply woven into how people live and work here.
Location: Ethiopia
Capital city: Hawaasa
Shares border with: Oromia Region, South Ethiopia Regional State, Wolayita Zone
GPS coordinates: 6.66667,38.50000
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:41
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32.8 kmMarket area
43.5 kmLake Promenade
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9.5 kmDila Stele
50.4 kmFish Market
42.1 kmHaile resort
46 kmSidamo Monument
42.5 kmBuna suri hawassa
40.9 kmMebrat Tela 61
10.7 kmAdane bekele 48
10.6 kmHilu addiso 19
10.3 kmጎድጓዳ ሰፈር/Godguda sefer
43.5 kmሰፈረ ሰላም
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43.8 kmአቶቴ
41.4 kmጨፌ ሰፈር
43.3 kmሎጊታ
42 kmውቅሮ ሰፈር
43.5 kmወልደ አማኑኤል ዱባለ አደባባይ
40.7 kmፍቅር ሐይቅ
43.2 kmBushulo Area
37.3 kmፒያሳ
42.7 kmየሺ
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