Central Ethiopia Regional State


The Central Ethiopia Regional State is a regional state in Ethiopia. It was formed from northern part of the then Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region on 19 August 2023. Its formation was effected when South Ethiopia Regional State was established after a successful referendum from the former SNNPR. The largest ethnic groups in the region are the Gurage and Hadiya, constituting 70 percent of the region's population, and the president hails from the Gurage people.
Hosaina is the seat to the executive branch of government, whereas Welkite is the seat to the legislative branch of government. Other regional bureaus were established in Butajira, Halaba Kulito, Durame and Worabe.

Chief administrator

Administrative divisions

The following list shows founding and newly established Zones and Special Woreda in Central Ethiopia Regional State.
No.Zone/Special WoredaSeat
1East Gurage ZoneButajira
2Gurage ZoneWelkite
3Hadiya ZoneHosaena
4Halaba ZoneHalaba Kulito
5Kembata ZoneDurame
6Siltʼe ZoneWorabe
7Yem ZoneSaja
8Kebena Special WoredaWosherbe
9Mareko Special WoredaKoshe
10Tembaro Special WoredaMudula