Subdivisions of Ethiopia facts for kids

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Like many countries, it is divided into smaller parts to help manage everything. Think of it like how your town might have different neighborhoods, but on a much bigger scale! These smaller parts help the government organize services, like schools and hospitals, and make sure everyone's needs are met.

Regions and Big Cities

The regions and chartered cities of Ethiopia

Ethiopia is divided into 9 large areas called regional states or kililoch. These regions are mostly based on where different groups of people, or ethnic groups, live.

The 9 regions are:

• Afar
• Amhara
• Benishangul-Gumuz
• Gambela
• Harari
• Oromia
• Somali
• Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
• Tigray

Besides these regions, there are also two special cities called chartered cities. These cities are like regions themselves because they have their own special governments. They are:

• Addis Ababa (which is also the capital city of Ethiopia)
• Dire Dawa

Smaller Areas: Zones

The 9 regions are then divided into even smaller parts called zones. There are 68 zones across Ethiopia. Zones help to manage specific areas within a region more closely.

Even Smaller: Woreda

Below zones, you'll find woreda. These are like districts or smaller areas within zones. They are an important level of local government.

The Smallest Parts: Kebele

The smallest administrative parts of Ethiopia are called kebele. These are like local neighborhoods or communities. They are the closest government level to the people living there.

See also

In Spanish: Organización territorial de Etiopía para niños