Ari Zone

Aari is an administrative zone in South Ethiopia Regional State. Until August 2023, Aari was a part of the South Omo Zone. It is named for the Aari people, whose homeland is in the zone. Abri is bordered on the south by South Omo Zone, on the Northeast by the Gofa Zone and North by the Basketo Zone. The administrative centre of Aari Zone is Jinka.

Administrative division

Ari Zone has four woredas and two city administrations.

Number	Woredas	Seat
1	Baka Dawla Ari	Arkisha Kaysa
2	Debub Ari	Gazer
3	North Ari	Gelila*
4	Woba Ari	Boyka

5.Jinka
6.Gelella &
7.Gazer
* City administrations, which are considered as Woreda for all administrative purposes. Jinka* which is the seat of the Zone is also considered as a town administration.