South Ethiopia Regional State

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 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.

WWW southethiopiarspo.gov.et

Chief administrator

Tilahun Kebede 19 August 2023–present

Administrative Zones

The following list shows founding and newly established zones in 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